A littler change One thing not commented on in the latest Apple announcements of the video iPod (not that thrilling to me) and a new iMac G5: This iMac is, I think, the first one without a built-in modem. (You can get an external USB one from Apple). I find this interesting because, even though broadband Internet is clearly taking over, a lot of people in this country still can't get it, at any price. (Well, OK, you can always get a T1 run to your house if you pay enough money, but ...). A lot of high-tech people like to live way out in the country, but they find themselves in dialup country. In case you haven't notice the U.S. isn't exactly a technical leader anymore. BTW I do want one of those iMacs, of course.

On home It always seems so trite to say we should always be grateful for what we have, but today I have to thank God for home and family and life. When there are thousands dead from an earthquake in Pakistan, hundreds dead from mudslides in Guatemala (this hits hard because our son is from that country), and so many of the survivors from New Orleans are so far from finding a real home, you have to think about things like this. After everyone opened their wallets for Katrina I wonder where the money will be for the victims of these new disasters. Being alive and home and warm and safe feels very good to me today.