to those that said nice things, thanks, grazie, gracias, danke. i needed it. the two more uncharacteristic ones are down now ... it just weirded me out. yes, i know i'm a headcase.
happy thing: going to new orleans tomorrow.

sad thing: confirmation emails that list your username and password. don't they know that my bosses read all my email?
there's actually sadder stuff going on, but i hate sorriness.