I knew it couldn't last...

Gray again.  Light rain earlier, but dry roof and pavement now.  Supposed to even clear off later.

More rain forecast for the weekend.

Word yesterday that another downtown renovation project will proceed, in the face of prevailing economic gloom.  "The check is in the mail."  Checks, even hypothetical checks, are good.

One of the minor mysteries of life

No mention in last night's news or in today's fishwrapper to explain all those sirens yesterday.  Just another day at the ER, I guess, with coincidence bringing several emergencies together.

Open invitation to the filkers in the audience

Okay, while bicycling yesterday I noted the dust clouds* roused by every passing vehicle.  My brain, such as it is, started in with "Silicosis** here I come..." to the tune of "California here I come..." but can't move it beyond.  Have at it?

*Residue of winter road-sand and general crud, once it dries out.  Particulate pollution, boys and girls.  It's what's for dinner.

**As Wife has been known to point out, exercise is supposed to be good for you.  I sometimes wonder about bicycling, what with the random asshole drivers and exhaust gas and all.

An English view of the Democratic race

From THE ECONOMIST, April 5th, 2008:

http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=3856663&story_id=10961825

Boils down to, Clinton and Obama are both working hard to get McCain elected...