trying to contain frustration after losing plot and energy yet again.

jameswagner.com/images/f... be the weed; you'll eventually break through

relistening to David Sylvian after decades away. Holding up well.

what do you say to a hedge fund manager? .... Burger and fries, please.

if any of the candidates (or their sidekicks) not visiting OR during their campaigns proper is a normal occurrence..?

Amazon is forging ahead with their cloud platform (and at a good time?) aws.typepad.com/aws/2008...

a great reason to MTB and get out of town, if one ever was needed -- travel.nytimes.com/2008/...

www.wired.com/politics/s... Schneier assessment on Quantum Crypto ("posted" here to avoid work trouble.) Valuable comments.

just sent a small token of appreciation to my big sister, her birthday is tomorrow (or today already,if you are on that side of the globe.)

tasted chanterelles.Picking and preparing c. stews is an activity close to my family's heart,so thx H&D for bounty&the memories evoked