So as I'm writing the blog entry, the US Dept. of Homeland Security is running
a radio commercial telling we Americans to be prepared for the next terrorist
attack.  I detest this propaganda machine.  After growing up during the 80's
and Cold War and communist threats to the "free" world, I can only imagine the
groundwork we are laying for the next generation's worth of boogiemen and
xenophobic scares.  Kids today shouldn't have to live in the shadow of fear
that I grew up in.  But I guess those in power need these ploys to bend the
public will so that they can find favor.  Well, enough of the deep thoughts
for today.

On the good news front, I actually have a working phone again in the
apartment.  I guess Qwest found an open somewhere along their network.  So,
looks like I can actually mud again from home, if I ever get some free time in
the evenings.  

BTW, I figured out how to put in a freaking paragraph with this editor!  Who
says you can't teach and old dog a new trick.  So at work with the coming end
of the fiscal year this week, I get to fill out my yearly review.  What an
asinine process, I fill out this form, list out how I met all of these
corporate goals and get my raise that the managers had already decided upon
weeks ago.  Process for process sake is how it works around here.  HR can't
give me my raise without this "proof".  Bleah.  When I become pharoah of the
world, HR managers will be the first ones up against the wall, along with
marketing dept. people.  But that is a rant for another day.  Shoutout to one
hard working wizard, Shinarae!