Dick Cheney will kick your ass

By now, the recent [accidental] shooting of Harry Whittington is old news. Today, he was officially discharged from the hospital. If you are like me, you were dying to hear what he would have to say about the incident.
Since Vice President Dick Cheney was so contrite and accepting of all the blame, I figured that Mr. Whittington would be forgiving. What I didn't count on was an apology from the shooting victim. I know some of the shot hit his head, but why would he feel he needs to apologize to his shooter for "the trouble this caused Cheney". How about the trouble it caused you Harry?
Have you forgotten that you were SHOT IN THE FACE?
Clearly, Harry is afraid of Cheney. I suppose with all of the power and influence [and guns] that Cheney has access to, the safest tact is to apologize. After all, Cheney did complain that this has been "a long week" for him. I am sure that his handlers warned Mr. Whittington not to complicate Cheney's week any further.
Although it has not been confirmed by any reliable sources, rumors have it that Mr. Whittington has offered to walk Cheney's dog and hand over his lunch money for the next month and give him a ride to an undisclosed location to help ease his recovery from having to answer questions about shooting a 78 year old friend.

What's in a Name?

A few days ago I learned the sex of the baby I am carrying. Yesterday, my brother called to offer a list of names that he and my other family members had come up with. This list of names included Gilbert, Bart, Mullivan, and Lee Harvey. While all of these names really sound good with the last name "Sullivan", I must say that "Mullivan" is my favorite. In fact, I have many memories of wishing that my parents had gone with thier first instinct for my name, "Smellangelo". When I was in middle school I would often write "Smellangelo Dell'Angelo" on the covers of my text books. Sometimes I thought that my adolescence would have been easier if I had a more interesting, rhyming name, like that one. So, part of me is really attracted to "Mullivan".
On the other hand, as someone who was named after someone famous [Tabitha from Bewitched], I also find myself thinking seriously about my brothers other suggestions. Of course, choosing "Gilbert" forces me to give the middle name "and" -- I am not particularly comfortable using an article for a name. However, Bart and Lee Harvey are very attractive options. "Lee Harvey Sullivan" -- I can only imagine what people will say. It really does sound distinguished -- like an author, and artist, or a skilled gunman.
Of course, the baby is not due until July, so we have plenty of time to entertain other options. Please feel free to make suggestions.