Life imitates comedy

Aside from the viola, the bagpipes and the banjo, no musical instrument is the butt of more jokes than the accordion. So while I was distressed to learn from the Internet forum of the Kissers, Madison's storied Irish rock band, that the group's tour van was burgled in New York, I couldn't help but smile when I learned just which instrument the thieves left behind, untouched and unharmed.

Fortunately, most of the musical equipment was safely stored elsewhere, so the Kissers didn't lose much. Be careful out there, Kissers!