I've been spending time reading other people's blogs (Eric Hill, James MacGregor, John Born, Biff Mitchell, Phil Clark), and I have to admit that I am genuinely impressed by people's desire to voice themselves in words, to live their own lives vicariously online, and to out their inner monologue. I feel, sometimes, that I am living in the greatest time ever -- that despite all the calamity of the world, the curse 'may you live in interesting times' is ever so right, and true, and good. You folks are awesome -- are true inspiration. Thanks for being you.