Since this blog was named 8 years ago as an allusion to Maurice Sendak's most famous book, I want to take a moment and honor his passing.  I heard this anecdote on NPR awhile ago and I repeat it all the time.  God is great to create artists like Mr. Sendak and to create cranky old men, as well.  If you haven't watched the Colbert Report interview or listened to the Fresh Air interview, I suggest you take some time this week to do so.