Crushes

I develop crushes with a particular rhythm. It has happened again.
I'm married. I should say that. This is not a blog about affairs. This is about ridiculous, hopeless, silly crushes. I had one on Liev Schrieber after he played Orson Welles in "RKO 481". I got one on Vince Vaughn after he was the serial killer in "Clay Pigeons". (I don't know exactly what that says about me). I got one on Neil Gaiman after I read the Sandman graphic novels. I had a crush on Rivers Cuomo after "Pinkerton".
My newest crush is Ira Glass, host of "This American Life" on NPR. I am aware that many women (and probably men) have crushes on Ira Glass. I am just that kind of dork. I like stories. He likes stories. I don't think this is a particularly emotional crush- just a passing one. His voice should be used to read bedtime stories. It's just so calming.
I didn't realize until a few weeks ago that I wait each week for the hour when "This American Life" is on each week. I've been listening for a while, I just didn't get that this was something that I was kind of obsessed with. I usually listen to music when I drive home, but I don't even turn on the iPod on Fridays.
So, I guess this is a thank you to National Public Radio, for bringing me entertainment, news, and Ira Glass.