Quick Kicks

• Does anyone know the source of this photo?
  
• Dexter this season has been slightly disappointing. The main plot seems to be going nowhere and the subplots are uniformly boring and implausible. The drama had better pick up in the remaining four episodes. Jimmy Smits alone is not getting it done.
• The new season of Top Chef seems promising. There are several intriguing characters and many of the chefs seem very creative.
• Pujols deserved the MVP. Thomas Boswell is an idiot.
• I have no clue what direction the Notre Dame football team is going in. I hope that the next three games provide some context.
• Netflix on Xbox might change my life, though I don't know if it's going to be for the worse or for the better. Whichever way, I'm about to watch a lot more 80s movies.
  
• As long as I'm on a geeky strain, I might as well mention that there are several great games out there for the thinking gamer. Braid and World of Goo are both amazingly unique experiences at very low prices.
• Check this girl out. Some brilliantly entertaining criticism.
• I'm on a soup and cookie-making rampage these days. It's almost time to shift gears for Thanksgiving, though.