"Dominance is not really a strategic policy or political philosophy at all. It is a seductive illusion that tempts the powerful to satiate their hunger for more power still by striking a Faustian bargain. And as always happens - sooner or later - to those who shake hands with the devil, they find out too late that what they have given up in the bargain is their soul. "

Remarks by the real President, Al Gore, in relation to the Commander-in-Thief and his evil minions.

This is a great story all about Nick Drake, done by the BBC. Brad Pitt is the narrator, but it's good despite that.

Things I love:

The smell of mangoes.
When my cat gives my hands a bath.
A lazy day reading on the couch.
Time alone with just me, the grill, and some well seasoned chicken. Fire good.
Turkish coffee. That I make.
Ice cream.
Music that makes me smile.
Music that makes me sleepy.
Music that makes me uncomfortable.
A long hot bath.

If anyone has my Zakir Hussain CD, let me know. I can't seem to find it anywhere in the house and the only thing I can think of is that I've lent it out to someone.