The newest Twitter addict

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Against all odds, my father has learned how to use Twitter. Here are a few of his latest Tweets (from Rome, where he and my mother are spending three months): listening to a dog bark in St Peterks square during the papal mass

taking a day off from seeing Rome sights, you know less really is more

they're rioting inThailan having sex in Paraquay eating pasta in Italy oh, what a day

I won't ruin it for you by giving too much else away. Instead, you can follow him on Twitter here.

This season on "The Hills," I get more addicted than any self-respecing 31-year-old should get

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I just watched the opening two episodes of "The Hills" (on demand because, I admit it, sometimes I don't stay up past 10) and my favorite, favorite scene was where Heidi's mom was telling her that she loves it when she comes home to Colorado, because she always seems more "grounded" and, meanwhile, Heidi is wearing this ridiculous hat with a feather on it attached by, like, a large, faux diamond. Then I watched the teaser for the upcoming season and had to keep myself from shouting out loud with glee. Is it ok to get THAT excited about a tv show, especially "The Hills?" Yup. Something I'm proud of? Not so much.