Appointment in Samarra

“No More Games. No More Bombs. No More Walking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No Fun––for anybody. 67. You are getting Greedy. Act your old age. Relax––This won't hurt.”

CNN has what appears to be Hunter S. Thompson’s suicide note.

In a bleakly ironic sort of way, the note was titled “Football Season is Over.” The NFL season officially begins tonight, with the Patriots hosting the Raiders in Foxboro. (Psst: Take the Patsies, who are giving up 7.5 points. Trust us on this.) Also bleak: “Opening Day” of the 2005-‘06 campaign is Sunday, which also happens to be the fourth anniversary of you-know-what.