I sweep the streets I used to own

Some of these items will get full posts in the near future, but tonight I offer . . .

SNAP JUDGMENTS

• Narrow Stairs by Death Cab for Cutie: Yes.
• Third by Portishead: Definitely.
• "Viva La Vida" (the song) by Coldplay: Oh, hell yes.
• David Cook on American Idol: Yes, despite singing the worst song ever. (Yes, dammit. I watch it.)
• The West Virginia primary: West Virginia? Who cares?
• The Cubs sweeping the Diamondbacks: No doubt.
• Exactly three weeks until the Death Cab concert in Millennium Park: Affirmative.
• Three and a half weeks until school's out: Yes, please.
• Three and a half weeks until the R.E.M. concert: Damn, baby!