I've spent time today responding to queries of how the Maggie Roast went (from those who couldn't make it) and coments on how those who DID attend it enjoyed it. It was fun -- though, bewilderngly, some just said nice things. (My worst trait is, apparently connected with driving directions. Luckily, I just bought a Garmin GPS system.)

I had a chance to talk with many on my must-talk-to lst. Unfortunately, Tom Batiuk was apparently busy elsewhere much of today; luckily, he gave me a lovely LISA'S STORY yesterday.

Now I'm sitting in a United Airlines gate area, whence I hope to fly out in 1.5 hours.