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I am pleased to report, it’s raining. Or at least it was. We honestly haven’t had rain in about a month and a half, and the landscape was looking pretty dry.

I’m in a constant state of flux regarding what my favorite season is. Right now it’s fall. Fall is so wonderful because the temperatures are cooler, the leaves are changing, the air smells generally nice. It’s a good season for music. (I have seasons for different genres of music.) All my favorite spectator sports, baseball, football and soccer are on. Playing soccer in the fall is also 100 times better than the summer as well.

So anyways, Fall is here as far as I’m concerned, and that’s good. The temperature is 61 degrees. It’s cloudy and there is a slight breeze. It’s friday, the Twins are in first. The Vikings beat the Packers, and I’m feeling good.

Excellent Op-Ed in the Star Tribune

Editorial: Iraq / Creating a threat where none existed

Most of the world now regards the United States as an arrogant cowboy nation that believes its military and economic might gives it the right to behave as it desires anywhere.

Have you ever wondered? Who Was General Tso And Why Are We Eating His Chicken?

Bush Foreign Policy and Harsh Reality

The harsh reality of Iraq, where the American military proved easily able to win a war but cannot yet fashion peace, has all but overwhelmed other calculations, not only in the administration but in Congress. Lawmakers entering a campaign season returned from summer recess this week after hearing constituents’ questions about the casualties and costs that have mounted since the war.

Very good article.

Well, it’s been a busy week and I know my legions of fans have been waiting breathlessly for the conclusion of my Radiohead concert report. Patience, young padowan. Besides the conclusion isn’t nearly as exciting as the pre-amble. The music rocked. I shouldn’t have drank so much water before hand. But I’ll fill in the details, I promise.

I was planning to have all kinds of things done by this weekend… and then I bought Madden 2004. Needless to say I’ve worn a spot on the floor and had to replace my Wavebird batteries in the past couple days. Man is that a sweet game. First action as owner of my franchise: Beer – $1, Hot Dogs – $1. The people love me.