i couldn't get this thing to publish yesterday, i assume there are still problems with the server update. did you miss me? i doubt it. if you are out there i tend to think it is by mistake. you may have chosen to stay after noting my attractive and diverse set of links and by my alluring prose. however, i should add that i have "stolen" the look-and-feel from the person who convinced me i should have my own blog. she did this, of course, completely unknowingly, but i give credit where credit is due. so, i thank you, little missy and i will try to not rip you off too blatantly. we are quite similar, however, being of similar age, gender, occupation, and musical and political interest.