just a few things on a tuesday

My evening ride back from work takes me through Piedmont Park. Tonight, coming back, I came across a gentleman who was riding something that looked very much like cross-country skis, only with rollerskate wheels. "Hey, what are you doing?" I inquired. He explained that he's from Minnesota, and as a result, his whole setup was just like skiing -- boots, bindings, poles -- except for the wheels on the skis. "Alright, rock on." I said.

Also: I got an email from my Senator! The Hon. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) writes in to inform us that it's vitally important that we stand with the President and grant legal immunity to telecom companies that have been illegally wiretapping the citizenry at the NSA's behest. Because it's a different world after 9/11, and the President needs the tools to fight terr'ism effectively. Thank you, Senator. I feel safer already. (the bill's been postponed, at least, woo!)

Also also: flickr? I'm playing around with it. Either flickr or picasa, you'll see more pictures from the amazing world of oniugnip in the near future. Hoorays.