Well, it may not be your day off, but it's certainly mine.
Ever consider how important a mail order catalog was in the formation of American music? Here's an interesting article: How Sears, Roebuck & Co. midwifed the birth of the blues
This morning's news from France reminded me of this article by P.J. O'Rourke from about four years ago, which was ostensibly about graduation speeches: Bad Advice for New Graduates
It includes this gem:
"6. Whenever you’re unsure about what course to take in life, ask yourself, “What would France do?”You see, France is a treasure to mankind. French ideas, French beliefs, and French actions form a sort of loadstone for humanity. Because a moral compass needle needs a butt end. Whatever direction France is pointing in—toward Nazi collaboration, Communism, existentialism, Jerry Lewis movies, or President Sarkozy’s personal life—you can go the other way with a clear conscience."
And finally, from the world of sports: Kiteboarding replaces windsurfing in the 2016 Olympic Games