Google was kind enough on my blogiversary (oh, GAWD, I used one of them neologisms...) to increment my ad earnings such that I can get a check some time next month. Thank you Google, thank you ad clickers, and WAY beyond that, thanks to those folks that have donated directly. I've committed to coming out of pocket to support P6 but you guys lighten the load somewhat.

Next topic.

Today I need to back away for a bit. I've been juggling with two hands and one foot between family issues, programming, family issues, writing and family issues. Today's weather is spectacular...I have arranged for equally spectacular weather for Sunday's Brown Blogger event but that cashed in all the favors I'm owed by the Chaos Lords...and I need to get out there.

Not that I won't be writing. I finished the first draft of yesterday's page an hour or so ago and it was written (gasp) in a notebook, by hand, using a pen.

I had forgotten what that's like. Hyperlinked arguments are easier because you can always find someone that has already explained the particular phenomenon you want to weave into your narrative. And I guess footnotes or endnotes can serve the same purpose but when you intend to write about things people really don't want to be convinced of in the first place you've still got to bring a coherent and cohesive narrative. Linear arguments are demanding. I like that.

Plus I can still read paper no matter th angle at which light strikes it.

So I fidna roll for a minit. Y'all can do ya thang in the comments...or not...and I'll be back this evening.