U.S. propaganda to Taliban: I promise I will not talk about scary and/or depressing things all the time, but check out an excerpt from one of the radio broadcasts: "Attention Taliban! You are condemned. Did you know that? The instant the terrorists you support took over our planes, you sentenced yourselves to death. The Armed Forces of the United States are here to seek justice for our dead." Yikes. That's the language of a jihad, I guess.

Anyway, I am off to New Hampshire for the weekend. On a plane, which, now that I think about it, I *haven't* thought much about. Hrm. I've been focusing much more about how excited I am to go -- my roommate's family has an indescribably gorgeous house on the lake, and I'm expecting bright cold autumn air, vibrantly beautiful trees, happy reunions with old friends, consumption of thick warming drinks served in mugs, etc., etc., etc. Happy weekend to all, and to all a good flight.

And oh yes -- go Yankees.