I've been on the road all week, following around a government inspector. We started in lovely Logansport, stayed in Shreveport two nights, traveled to Bienville, and now Ruston, home of my alma mater (go Bulldogs). It's hot and we're spending most of the time outdoors. I realized that I am probably the palest I've ever been for it being the end of August, I haven't spent a single day out in the sun.

Most of the hotels have high-speed internet access (which I am accessing at high-speed as we speak). Very cool. Lots better than dial-up, I can remember starting my computer synchronizing my email before going to supper, and it still going when I got back.

Check out the dorky political donkey and elephant on the Bienville site. I am sick of hearing about the elections, let's just vote already and stop talking about it.

Later.