The worst thing about living in a basement apartment is the lack of sunlight. I really don't mind the whole 'not absorbing vitamin d' thing, but the havoc it's wreaked on my succulents! I'm thinking of starting a moss garden... I hear if you stick moss in a blender along with buttermilk, yogurt or beer it creates an amazing spreadable milkshake full of moss growing possibilities. Anything is better than this:
Also, I've been looking to watch 'Bush's War' again and just realized the whole thing is on the Frontline website! Definitely watch this one if you haven't yet.