The Histories

Yeah, that's right.

So, I'm not so much of a "shades of gray" kind of guy. Yep, I see most things as black or white, even though it might make things more difficult. This is probably because I am a "slippery slope" kind of guy. Any you know what slope I think is pretty slick, not to mention steep? The cult of personality. Perhaps this is what sent a shiver down my spine this morning when I saw a car magnet bearing a photo likeness of the presumptive Democratic party nominee. Though it's not what I saw, take a look at the image for sale on zazzle .

I know (read "hope") that the Obama camp had anything to do with these items, but one can never be sure. Now, the McCainiacs have their own, and I'm by no way endorsing one party over the other, but I felt I should make mention of this. This is no gray area here.

Oh, and by the way, I have no solutions. I just feel a little creeped out . Anyone else think this isn't a good thing?

Best Mutt

Ok,

I just have to brag that my dog Rufus (not the scottie) won the "Best Mutt" blue ribbon at Fido Fest 2008 in North Richland Hills. It having been on a Saturday, I realize he could not have won if I was still at the good ol' FWPL (where EVERYONE has to work saturdays... well, everyone that isn't at the big, important locations).

Anyway, there is just one location now, and it's still great. I'm pretty sure they're still looking for another librarian, also. Anyway, I was thinking about how organization impacts every aspect of our lives. Actually, it's more about how data, and how we organize it, leads to success and failure.

Think about it. Your bank account, your bills, your letters, your inbox, your shopping list. It's all about how you gather and organize data that can lift you up or hold you down. Data rules the world. I'm not sure exactly how data helped my dog win the Best Mutt award, but I just type it as I think it.