I love it when worlds collide!! Did you all notice Russell knitting? As Claire said, “proving his masculinity by doing something extremely feminine” – or something along those lines. What do you think he was working on? Judging the size of those needles he was wielding, my guess is a novelty scarf – perhaps a gift for his one-true-love, Claire!
speaking of lines, “Arthur, I know it was you who sent the feces gift basket!” …… too funny! (wonder if FTD handles those)
I thought the bonfire was extremely seductive …. wouldn’t you just love to pile all your crap (no pun intended!) in the driveway and put a match to it? how freeing that would be! I am a true-blue dumpster diver – love to find treasures on the curb – so this pyromaniacal approach to decluttering is a conflict for me! wonder if you need a permit for that type of thing? I am sure zoning laws prohibit cathartic blazes.
purlingswine 
Probably more so in LA than LI – – brush fire in Laurel Canyon, anyone?
My guess is that Russell was doing some weird art-school freeform thingy. I predict an upcoming story line where he freaks out completely, becomes a crazed stalker, and tries to kill himself in Claire’s bathroom.
I love HBO.
i’m so jealous… my satellite doesnt work for some reason and i’ve missed six feet under from the beginning of the season… i think i need a new receiver, who knows… anyways, reading your post makes me feel like i’ve missed out on a family adventure… its really the only show i truly take time out for… alas… btw: i’m waiting for the updated evil percentage ;-)