I just wanted to let you know that my level of importance in life jumped several levels as of Sunday. That's right, I know someone who knows Oscar® winner Diablo Cody. In fact, I know several people who know Diablo Cody. Of them, I know Amber the best. And Amber is a bit of a celebrity in her own right. So let's break down my various celebrity connections to show you how important I am.

3 degrees:
Jeremy -> Jeremy's grandfather -> Jeremy's grandfather's cousin -> The late Phil Hartman

2 degrees:
Jeremy -> Amber -> Diablo Cody

1 degree:
Jeremy -> Jason DeRusha

0 degrees:
A sandy ejaculation problem

I've been telling people this week that now that I'm two degrees of separation from Diablo Cody that I need to print new business cards. They chuckle nervously, deeply embarrassed over my desperate spotlight seeking and pandering humor. But I wasn't joking. My card, let me show you it.

Check out my Blogebrity profile!

I'm pretty sure that's how that saying goes, but I don't have time to research these things. I wanted to call your attention to the January issue of Mpls St Paul Magazine, which features several dozen local blogs and websites. On page 111, you will find a sidebar about Overheard in Minneapolis, along with a beaming photo of a very familiar face. Ang was interviewed last summer and had the photo shoot a couple of months under the protective gazes of Aaron and Ed, who chaperoned in my stead. They made sure the photographer didn't engage in unrequested honking of her rack (I'm sure he would never do such a thing, but a woman can never be too careful when inviting strangers into her home).

In the feature, you will also find many other familiar links, including Abysmal Chick, Taylor, and MNspeak, just to name a few. However, proving that MSP Mag has somewhat spotty taste, omitted blogs include Jason's DeBlog and most curiously, afterglide. Sumbitches.

I know you're not supposed to say Christmas, but I'll say it. Christmas. JESUS! SANTA! RAINBOW BRITE! PANAMA HAT!

Are you still stuck for ideas on what to get for that fun-loving, mentally disturbed person in your life? I have all sorts of new products in my Zazzle store. And don't forget the original collection at CafePress.

I realize I haven't got a snowball's chance in hell of even being a finalist, but why not nominate afterglide for a 2007 Bloggie award? I'm definitely not even approaching the "most humorous" category, but I could see being a "best-kept secret" (too bad there isn't a category for "most mentions of Bea Arthur's vagina"). While you're at it, nominate a few of your other favorite Minnesota-based blogs.