  An on-call weekend for me. I carry a pager with me everywhere, like a thoracic surgeon. Only I'm not a thoracic surgeon, I'm an art director and production manager. Comparing open heart surgery and graphic design really puts the word "emergency" in the right perspective, doesn't it?
Nevertheless, I answer pages faithfully and call in to get voice mails of the latest "emergencies. " Somewhere there's a bar chart without a point. A time line of events needs a central theme, stat! Whenever I sit back an analyze what I do for a living, it always leaves me with a profound new perspective on what's important in the world. Oddly enough, it doesn't make me hate my job, it makes it easier for me to do. Everyone in my home jumps at the beeping pager and instantly sighs, "Ohhhhh...mmmaaaannnn. " It doesn't always mean I have to go anywhere even, but the reaction is the same every time. I'm glad, actually, because it means they care that I might not be here.
I picked up When Character Was King, by Peggy Noonan today. It's a bio of Ronald Reagan, and it looks really interesting. I don't identify myself as a Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, or otherwise. I side with logic and common sense - that's how I vote, and that's how I choose who I admire. I admired Reagan as a kid, but it's interesting to read about him now as an adult - understanding more about politics and the effects of his presidency.
I won an imac in an ebay auction. It gets here Wednesday and I can't wait. I'm turning my ibook over to Jenni and going for a little more speed and compatibility. I ordered an airport card for it and now we'll have two wireless macs in our apartment. Maybe I'll start selling access on my network? 
