There's a common saying "my body is a temple". In my case it's more like a Kowloon property development in need of downsizing.

It seems that a common parent "thing to say to kids just because that's how things are" goes along the lines of stop watching so much TV. Fair enough too, because chances are the kiddies will end up working for 10 hours a day 5 days a week for 40 years in front of a computer screen instead. They may as well get out while they can. On the other hand, though, why not give them the practice of staring at something boring yet compelling while their young?

Thanks to Pam for the new funky Showcase button on the sidebar (and over at the Showcase itself. You been there yet? Loads of good stuff awaits...). By the way, Paul remains Reader of the Year...although a donation to Shoefly (with emailed proof) in excess of his will get you that covetted spot. Hell, donate anyway and you'll get a metion.

Finally: when in New York City, do NOT stay at the Tribeca Grand hotel if you are planning to make phone calls from your room. Just trust me. It's a great hotel in a great area, but calls from New York to Australia do NOT cost US$5.70 a minute.