Dear Mr. Blagojevich: You have been my source of entertainment in my most bored moments. You have kept me awake and even smiling a bit in the most boring moments of my day. For that I give you a meek smile, and owe you a minuscule amount of gratitude. Sincerely, Erika Belmont.

Viewers of Tuesday's inauguration might have noticed a glaring absence: Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He opted to stay away from D.C. as his presence would be a "distraction." Katy Metcalf wonders: What's up with Illinois politicians? There always seems to be a Blago — or a Burris, who has his own problems, as Katy explains.