Up and at 'em bright and early - it's a two-column Tuesday ahead!

Knock off the VT BIZ one first [one I don't think certain leading Democrats will enjoy], and then roll right into "Track." And good news on the "hands" front - the swelling's really gone down a whole lot. The infection's on the run.

Jeezum crow, at the Sunday Democratic Party event, after one handshake, I had to give it up - hurt too damn much!

Interesting object, the human body, eh?

And there's Ch. 3's "Morning Meteorologist" Gary Sadowsky giving everyone the straight news about the day ahead and it's all about a little three-letter word - HOT! HOT! HOT!

Thank you, Gary, only former bike-shop manager I know who holds college degrees in philosophy [University of Minnesota] and meteorology [Lyndon State]!

No, I don't own an air-conditioner.

I live in Vermont.

I have two fans!

And why is Paris Hilton's release from jail the top story on the national morning news in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave?

I've managed to avoid that one.

Corporate media at its very best!

Who is Paris Hilton?

But I do know who Bellows Falls High School graduate Liam Madden is, and if you don't, you should!

Check this.