From the Editor in Chief, U.S., and Publisher

Hello, all. Happy Hump Day. It's a balmy yet blustery 67 degrees here in the D.C. metro area, and Chris returned last night from his trip to Vegas. Sporting a clean shave and high-and-tight cut! (I'll have to get a picture for you guys.) Life is good.

Not much to report in this edition of From the Editor. Since we last posted, CW staff and management has gotten used to and been enjoying the new 5-speed staff vehicle; Chris discovered "Entourage"; and Redskins' coach Joe Gibbs announced his resignation. Chris spoke exclusively to CW about the big news and what it means for his team: "Okay by me either way. I like Gibbs but some new blood might be just what the Skins need. Shake things up a bit."

We've been getting some tremendous response from fans in our Readers Forum, as well. Or, shall I say, the now-coveted Friend of Chris Award is getting a response. Sunflower M. from Va. Beach writes:

"I certainly feel that my Chris M. [(Recorded) Live: CHRIStmas Pics 2007, Dec. 30] should be in the running for FOC in the near future. I mean, they have the same name, and when Chris M. was in college his roommates had a little game called, 'I Wanna Be Like Chris.' Need I say more?"

Thanks so much for writing, Sun. And yes, if you could say a bit more on the matter we'd appreciate it. While we're tickled pink to have received your letter, and quite certain that Chris M. revels daily in the fact that he shares his name with The Great One [Damn, I guess that's already taken], we look for more in an FOC candidate than a willingness to use a shared name to propel his own dreams of regional Internet fame and adoration. An FOC is attentive, anticipatory, sycophantic. Towards Chris, not just in general. However, your recommendation has been duly noted, and will be submitted to our FOC Award committee for February's nomination.

Also, when you say your son's friends played a game called "I Wanna Be Like Chris," are you sure they weren't trying to be like OUR Chris? Cuz I know that game. We play it here at the office. Perhaps Chris M.'s "friends" didn't have the heart to tell him the game's true objective. Might wanna look into that.

In closing, I'd like to thank my beloved CW readership for the calls, cards and general words of encouragement during my recent period of loss and yearning, Jan. 4-8. We were united in our grief and got through Chris's absence together. You are the wind at my back. (Actually Chris is, but you get the idea.)