We return to our regular feature “On the Sofa,” which has been on hiatus for a couple of weeks. (We have, however, added a new feature in which we’ll be featuring individual comments on some days during the week as well.) In any case, heree is a random selection of comments left by GL readers during the previous week:

How to Get a Parking Ticket in Park Slope. “Wow, just, wow. Many factors have been noted, but let’s break it down: 1 – He DROVE from a different neighborhood to buy lawn furniture???? 2 – He did not drive to either Lowe’s or Home Depot, by Hamilton Avenue, or in Canarsie, where there are hand carts and ample PARKING. 3 – He took the wife, and KIDS who were young enough to require car seats. 4 – And this expedition required a STROLLER??? 5 – He chose to shop, from out of the area, with his car, with his family, at 7th Avenue’s likely second worse intersection (besides Union), that features a school/flea market, two Tarzians, Post Office with parking restrictions, a bus stop, hydrant, and until recently a crappy but busy brunch spot…” [Noisejoke]

And, Now, Proselytizing in Playgrounds. “If you plan to hold an event such as a puppet show, sing along, prayer meeting, or wish to distribute materials including fliers, books, samples, pamplets in a NYC playground or park you must first apply for and be approved for a permit. There is no law against proselytizing per se, but it sure is alarming when one’s children are approached by strangers and asked if they have been saved by J.C.” [Julie]

Beginning of a Funnel Cloud Over Brooklyn? “You can see Dick Cheney’ s face if you turn your laptop upside down and squint.” [Mod Squad]

Brooklyn Nibbles: Battle of the Bruschetta Escalates on 5th Ave. “No surprise that Aperitivo sucks. Isn’t it owned by the same people who own the god awful Sotto Voce? My wife and I ate there on our first night in the nabe and it was pretty sub-par.” [Mr. M]