Random thought(s) of the day:

1. Working in publishing wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for all the paper involved. These people are obsessed with paper. Paper print outs. Forms. Pictures pasted on paper. Paper pasted on paper. Paper in envelopes. Copies of everything on . . . you guessed it, paper. And before you even get the project, they've discussed what kind of paper to use. And, when it's all said and done, the book is printed on paper. Theory: The publishing cartel is in bed with the lumber and paper industry.

2. Why don't you ever see a car hit a fire hydrant and the resulting geyser like in the movies? I think it would make life a hell of a lot more exciting every day.

3. Should I worry that I encourage my children to watch television shows that tell them the world is populated by foam-injected furry creatures?