Here it is, a quarter past two in the morning (on the east coast of the US), and i've got the message in the other window, and just had to go and get this thing going ... it really does feel a little presumptuous, to begin writing as though someone might be interested in what i'm thinking, or what i might say... but my friend jay said that's the beauty of it, it doesn't have to be worthwhile ... and it keeps him accountable. PLEASE feel free to chime in. if you're in something of a similar situation as i, that request is directed ESPECIALLY to you.