It is strange to think that it has been twenty-four days since I wrote something here. Especially when I consider how much has happened. I expect that I will need to add to these bullets, but here is the quick summation:

• Got the new PC built and running - what a pleasure to drive!
• My office is getting in really good shape - I know that there are many of us computer types that get a bit disorganized in the physical world. I'm trying to fix that to some extent and have made some real progress toward that goal.
• We had our 'annual' (second year) Christmas gathering - about 25% more people than last year and it went off without a hitch! My wife, Jesann, does a fabulous job of entertaining.
• Had a great Christmas season - I tried to get a media player (HP ew5000) for myself, but it wouldn't power up and Fry's didn't have a replacement. I will probably get a different one eventually.
• Portland finally got a good snowing on - Jesann and I even made a great snowman on the field of a nearby high school.
• Only five days 'till Winter Term begins - now to just finish organizing my office and computers; Will I have time to repave the notebook and server?

Nearly every one of these bullets deserve their own entry. I will get working on that over the next few days.