Just wrapping up a grand tour of four--count 'em--four days in Rapid City. It was good to be back amongst hillfolk, who are in the end my kind of people. Grizzled, maybe, sometimes, but we know how to take care of ourselves and, hence, each other.

That's about all, though. A Life Aquatic may be the only good movie in theaters right now--and that's assuming it is a good movie. I've heard differing accounts from various far-off locations that are actually showing it. Maybe there is hope for The Aviator, I don't know. It's not been a terribly good season for cinema.

OK for now. I'll probably be back in Iowa by the time you read this, so I'll update the thingie on the right side of the page accordingly and sign off.