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It was really nice seeing our artist RW this weekend, who flew down to sign contracts, geek and watch Venture Brothers. He's such a sweetheart, the kind of person who's always laid back and good natured, and one who believes in spontaneous hugs. Took him out for a couple of dinners and Saturday morning dim sum at my favorite veggie Chinese place. I can eat way too much of that stuff, though it does make me want to buy a steamer and learn how to make faux pork buns and custard buns. Mmmm...

Despite eating like a goddamn pig all weekend my weight seems to have held steady, go me! But I did end up quite exhausted and feeling more than a little drained by Sunday so I ran some errands and then just holed up at the apartment all day. Got some cleaning done and basically really enjoyed not talking to people for most of the day. I suspect my inner hermit is crying for some solitude and I may end up being a bit anti-social this week. Many apologies in advance for that, but there are times when I just need to be quiet for a while.

PSA

Head's up, some Chinese companies are putting antifreeze in toothpaste:

Consumers were advised yesterday to discard all toothpaste made in China after federal health officials said they found Chinese-made toothpaste containing a poison used in some antifreeze in three locations: Miami, the Port of Los Angeles and Puerto Rico.

Although there are no reports of anyone being harmed by the toothpaste, the Food and Drug Administration warned that the Chinese products had a “low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury” to children and people with kidney or liver disease.

The United States is the seventh country to find tainted Chinese toothpaste within its borders in recent weeks.

You can check the brands here, if you've got one, chuck it just to be on the safe side.