I saw the Bengal fan run out on to the field in Cincinnati and take that football from Bret Favre's throwing hand. That's pretty funny stuff. My favorite part is the Bengals promised it would never happen again.

Watching him make the run is classic. He evades one tackle, then cuts so that two guys chasing him from opposite sides smack right into each other, and then he finally gets downed by a body tackle just before the end zone.

Of course, despite that this took place in front of 40,000 witnesses and was recorded by network television cameras, he says he's innocent.

Glad to see you're keeping everything secure at the stadiums.

Sincerely,

The President

P.S. Naturally, it's all very funny until it's some idiot with a nuclear briefcase out there, but don't you worry about anything like that.

No, I agree, Carol Costello on CNN has grown on me, too. What I'd really like is to be interviewed by her and Soledad O'Brien at the same time in the back of the limo.

By the way, I heard your costume yesterday was the talk of the East Wing. Why in the hell would you wear a belly dancer outfit?

You are too much.

-P

P.S. You better call maintenance to clean the carpet.

Apparently everyone is waiting for some directive about this avian flu. I am able to offer the following tips:

1) Don't handle your bird in public.

2) Wash your hands after handling your bird.

3) Don't let your bird wander anywhere unknown or unclean.

4) Don't let strangers handle your bird unless they have washed their hands beforehand and afterwards.

5) If your bird shows symptoms of unwellness, keep your bird isolated and see a specialist immediately.

6) Keep your bird sheltered when possible.

I hope this helps.

-P

P.S. How's your bird?

I saw Joe Wilson shooting his mouth off again at the National Press Club luncheon today.

I understand that his sister-in-law works as a secret shopper for Macy's. I say we out her.

Call Robert Novak.

-P

You re-signed for $5 mil? Is that enough?

Sincerely,

The President