I'm wondering

Who really thinks John Edwards is sexy?

Nerve asks this question this week, breakin' it down into 51 short thoughts on whether he is or isn't.

Truth is, sometimes he is. He's fit and wears nice suits and has a really, really white smile. If I was needed a date for a charity auction, he'd do in a pinch.

And Nerve is right, he does resemble a soap opera star -- a hunky doctor. A hunky single doctor. A hunky single doctor who lives on a farm. And cooks. And cleans. And gives a good massage. With oils.

But we don't watch soap operas. (We only read about them in the super market check out line.) So we wouldn't know.

But then other times, like when he's campaigning in South Carolina and his accent goes way south or when he poses on the front of "Runners World" magazine wearing his t-shirt tucked into his shorts, I think: not so much.

Speaking of half-breeds, Animal Planet airs the first installation of "Nuts for Mutts" tonight. Billed as the Westminister Dog Show for mutts, dogs compete doing things dogs do best, like licking in inappropriate places and drooling (my dog would win that one -- and he isn't even a mutt).

The event benefits "New Leash on Life Animal Rescue" a wonderful non-profit you should read more about. If you miss it tonight, the show will be back on Oct. 23 and yet again on Oct. 24. (Housewife is happy to promote good causes).

Let's see... what's Martha up to? Oh, that's right. She's in jail.

Good thing Mrs. BSF isn't. Good news, ladies. Brit is taking some time to "chill" (it's her prerogative) and joining the ranks of U.S. housewives everywhere. Check out her blog, where she says she's excited to start a family. We can't help but be excited, too.