Never been closer to blogwatch (Never been further away)…

Amy Welborn: “In an incredible act of forgiveness, the Long Island woman whose face was shattered when a 20-pound turkey was thrown through her windshield came face-to-face yesterday with the prankster who did it–and hugged him tightly as they both broke down in sobs.” (more)

Colby Cosh: “(Q: Why is Hollywood so fascinated with zombies and vampires? A: You know the old saying–‘write what you know.’)”

Hit & Run: DC Comics vs. “gay Batman” painter. On a related note, really interesting intellectual-property/problems-with-utilitarianism post from my sister: “Batman versus the Utility Monster.”

Scrutinies: Fun blog of Catholic high-school teacher. “Oh, and I also established that the person who shared with the class that he is a ‘proud member of the nihilist club’ (presumably to shock me into unbearable sadness when confronted with this Dark Secret) does not actually know what nihilism is. So, that’s a good sign.”