OK, so much for a new site design for 2004. Maybe I'll get it in by the 1 year anniversary of the launch...

The kitchen is in shambles, but most of the applicances are delivered, and the cork flooring arrived today. Wow, does it look great - I'll post photos of the installation as time and technology permit. Next up, purchases of tile, installation of the plywood countertop, and, ugh, construction of the new bathroom wall. It should be simple, but unfortunately the walls are hand crafted plaster-type stuff over metal mesh, which makes breaking them down a real task. But, it will be done. It must be done.

OK, lots of good writing floating around so lets link.

What you can't say. Excellent writing.

And while we're on the subject of what can't be said, a look at what the 1st amendment isn't.

I like Kristof's approach to religion, and this is a decent if somewhat confused article. What annoyed me, however, is this improper mixture of fact and opinion:

To me, nonetheless, it seems hypocritical of Mr. Bush to claim (as he did in the last campaign) that Jesus is his favorite philosopher and then to finance tax breaks for the rich by cutting services for the poor. If Dr. Dean should read up on Job, Mr. Bush should take a look at the Sermon on the Mount.