Welcome Digbyites!

And thanks to my pal Digby for sending y'all over, and putting me over the top of 100,000 unique visitors, a long-sought milestone. We who tend the smaller gardens of the blogosphere are always grateful for a nudge from the big boys and girls.

Two things: you came from Hullabaloo, so you all know what a sharp commentator of the political scene and a boon to the progressive community she is. Her annual pledge drive was on as of a few days ago, so let me reiterate that she deserves your support.

And number 2: if you're in the Southern California area and want to watch the Iowa caucus returns with people of like minds, our LA chapter of Drinking Liberally is going to have a special event that night, January 3, in Santa Monica at the Nocturnal Bar (2101 Lincoln, cross street is Grant, a couple minutes off the 10 Freeway). I'll have more on this later, and if you'd like the updates, sign up for the email list at the Drinking Liberally site.

Thanks for visiting!