Crossword: 23:40
Google Searches: 2

That's more like it, although my cheats were for rather long clues (22 squares combined, but of course I had a few of those letters in place already). But honestly, how many people know Blondie's maiden name? Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead have been married since 1933. The answer is hilarious: it's Boopadoop.

Not much to write here today. Nothing much happens on Saturday unless I want it to. Much of my effort is put to work writing essays for the Great Designer Search, which I might talk more about once the deadline is past (11:59 Sunday). I first went out for this in 2006. I shouldn't stress too much about this section. I get the feeling it's just to measure general competence with the English language and a sense you know what you're talking about with regards to Magic. I initially as worried that I wouldn't be able to write 250-350 words for each question. The questions last time seemed much broader, but my ability to geek out on this subject is everflowing, and I even found myself having to edit some responses down.