Alright... I have been asked numerous times by different people over the last year what I think of the Skakel murder trial. People ask me this because they know I am a Kennedy fan.

First of all- the guy is NOT a Kennedy. He is Ethal's sibling's kid. That is way distant in my mind. he has NO kennedy blood in any form. In anycase, a Kennedy is not a Kennedy is not a Kennedy. I admire the Kennedy clan of 9 kids and Rose & Joe. All siblings after that must earn respect as did their parents when I first read of them. Some later Kennedy's have earned respect others not. But it is no reflection of the original 11.

So I have been noticing this fall the corporatization of the University. Now many may think I speak of the many ads, or the constant stream of credit card offers, or the reps from this place or that selling everything under the sun. No this has been going on a long time. this fall I notice the death of the backpack. One is not used to seeing the business traveler with their fancy bag on wheels running from terminal to terminal. It seems like a great invention to me. But does the student need this? The business man or woman is traveling for up to a week in one small bag packed tightly and heavily. The student is lucky if they have a book in there. But nonetheless they are all wheeling around campus this semester. I say get the backpack- back on the back. Next thing you know the students will walk around campus talking on cell phones as if they were busy closing a deal.

I am back from a nice trip tp Cleveland. Classes start tomorrow and I am already behind. Bethany is missing in Europe while Chuck is well in Africa. Stay tuned for a Fall of news.

The page has a number of new pics from the Cleveland trip. Check out the personal section. This will change often until all pictures have been shown. Soon I will also have a new desktop page of just Photogtaphy I have taken.

Here is a pic. taken and posted from the Denver airport.

So I am 29,000 feet up now. Pretty hip with the lap top I think. There is another man on the flight with a Titanium Powerbook. Now what would be cool is if we could use our airports to chat. If I had the Rendezvous and Jaguar I could. Of course what would be really cool would be if I could post this from 29,000 feet. That will have to wait i think. I am not keen on paying those airphone bills.

Ok I am now in the Denver aiport using my Airport card to access the internet wirelessly. So cool!

I wish to write of something rather important tonight. Today I had the plasure to talk via email or phone with my sister, Staci, and John. I love these people dearly. What they all have in common at the moment is that they are away from me. These things can not be avoided some times. But I worry about the choices we make. It seems our society only honors the married family and bond. Consiquently, Staci and I live together. But our dear friend Chuck lives in Africa. Why... Who knows. I miss Chuck and the people I have aleady mentioned. I realize life can not always allow us to live together. But I think we, as friends, should consider more about separation from each other. Careers and jobs are only vehicles to give us resources to survive while we enjoy our limited time on this planet together with those we love. If we are not with those we love- there is little reason to exist.

Well folks, turns out I am NOT an Arizona resident. Yeah I have lived hear for over a year, I have 2 cars registered in this state, I am registered to vote and have an ugly state of Arizona drivers liscence. I have sweat two tons of liquid, worked and paid taxes in this state. But I am not a resident. Why? Because I just moved here to be a student. I have not illustrated my intention to be an Arizona resident. Well why the F!@# would someone come to this state? Had I come to get a job but happened to take classes on the side. Thats ok. Just not to be a student. Crazy. Just crazy. Well the department continues to pay my out of state fees- but its just silly that they need to, dont you think?

Here is a pic. taken and posted from the Denver airport.

Today I worked a Demo Day in Phoenic at the Fry's. Fry's is an electronics store not to be confused with Fry's the grocery store. A Demo Day is when an Apple rep goes into a store and talks about the products without being a salesman trying to make a sale. Never by from these stores by the way unless you know exactly what you want. if you ask for advice they only recomend what is paying the highest commission that day.

Anyhow I got a kick out of this . As you can see an Apple Cinema display looks great with anything.

I had a nice day talking with my friend John today. He was having urges to purchase things. John often calls me when in such needs. I tend to tsalk him out of buying that $4500 watch or three thousand dollar computer that will be old in a week. I think I was successful today. He told me he would "feed" his urges with a dose of Proscito.

On other matters where in the world is bethany. She is with Justin somewhere in the Black forrest. What does one do in the dark woods. I hope they have fun. I had dreamed of flying out there this weekend. But my own prudence took hold and realized this was a bad idea. Let us know where you are beth.

Its been one busy day for me. Despite the fact that I had nowhere to be I woke at 8 am. After the shower etc. I checked emails and news. This was uneventful. I then completed a form to proove that I am an AZ resident. I hope this does not need a blog of its own in the future. Then I use the wonders of internet radio to stream 1 hour of Diane Reme and 2 hours of Talk of the Nation. Oh what wonders. I later go to the mall where I hope to find new pants for a coat that needs matched. Instead I find myself in the Banana Republic looking at this great coat- which of course needs pants. After much help from the staff I find great pants but the coat does not fit. I will try again in Phoenic on Sunday.

Then I come home and discover email from my friend Ed- who is Mr. Banana Republic. He has that whole short and this thing going. he seems well. Finally the night ends with a call to another friend who needs to hang up on me to run and throw up. I'd like to think it was not my conversation.

What a view!

I understand Jim took this helecopter to the Chateau. The TGV was not fast enough I suppose.

Beth is sleeping in phone booths while Jim stays in these digs. Europe- what a medley of housing options.

Its getting more and more humid here.