Song and Dance

Enjoying another spring-like day in NYC! Temps have been in the upper 60s, low 70s for much of this week.

Today's Newsday Puzzle by Fred Piscop is called "For A Song".

17A: Bakery Worker's Request (TAKE A NUMBER). . . . And have a seat. Also frequently used at the DMV. Thank G-d for online license renewal!

55A: Resolve the Situation (CLEAR THE AIR). Also an idiom for driving less and driving smarter. With gas prices these days, no wonder public transportation is becoming more popular!

11D: Knight or Bishop (CHESS PIECE). I never quite understood the game of chess. All I know is that a game can take a very, very long time. Many sitcoms (e.g., "Frasier", "Family Ties", "Outnumbered") seem to have a chess episode. It was even featured in that cheesy '90s sitcom, "Saved by the Bell." Of course, Screech is Bayside's chess champion, and their rival high school (Valley) is trying to sabotage him. Did you ever hear of cheerleaders for a chess team? Yep, they're featured in this episode. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a video clip.

28D: Overexertion Result, Perhaps (BACK STRAIN). This is probably the most common type of back injury. Before running to a doctor, try these tips first.

New episodes of "South Park" begin tonight! Yay!

The countdown:

6 days 'till spring

11 days 'till the season premiere of "Mad Man"

3 days 'till ACPT

Till tomorrow. . . . 

Signing off,

The Puzzlechick