It's been so g.d. cold and snowy in New York (and Boston, where I escaped for a tropical vacation), there was a brief moment when the Fresyes editorial board got nostalgic for tule fog. I'm crawling out of the fetal position long enough to give you some week-old updates. Forgive the delirium:

1. In case you missed this: Fresno/Clovis native Aaron Ruell, aka Kip from "Napoleon Dynamite," not only took the photos from the film, but he also has his own kick-ass website full of amazing photography. No sign of the chicken-pie shop, however. In related news, "Napoleon" director Jared Hess is behind the camera for this creepy video for the Postal Service's "We Are Silhouettes."

2. Courtney Love breaks her silence about going from junk to junk in the trunk. (via Tale of Two Cities)

3. Lots of music to catch up on: The new Bright Eyes discs are excellent, even though critics are aping The New York Times and claiming "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn" is the less impressive of the two. Don't believe the hype.

And despite the Brad&Jen-esque breakup of Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri, the new Queens of the Stone Age disc has some INSANE tracks. Other newish recommendations: Dogs Die In Hot Cars and Brendan Benson. (Go here for a free MP3.)

4. Johnny Carson died over the weekend, so here's some racist video clips from his show. (via Metafilter)

5. Yes, we're quote whores, but Chrissy's site deserves it: "Better than 'Cats!' We're going to read Waist High again and again!"

6. For those of you who go to Martin's Barber Shop in the 'No, go say hello to Steve. I'd like to nominate him as the newest addition to MenWhoLookLikeKennyRogers.com.