Happy 4th -- make it sane and safe!

Chiaro is back! And nothing could make me happier.

I'm not back, because I'm still nursing an injured right hand and I can't tether myself to the computer for more than a short while each day -- generally just enough to check my e-mail (and not respond at length).

If I were back, I'd probably be musing (not kindly) about the similarities between the M. Jackson feeding frenzy and the Cult of Evita.

But, on a much more upbeat note...Happy Indepndence Day.

P.S. I should've known that Chiaro would be a fan of the Vermont Country Store -- as am I. I'm about to order myself some Tired Old Ass Soak. Check it out.