I've run out of excuses. My watch is correct. My computer time is correct. I'm just losing track of the days going by. Suppose that isn't a bad thing. I've been busier in the last month than I have been in years.

I already told you what I thought about the smoking gun Osama video, so I won't give it much more thought now that it's public. Sure it looks bad, but I don't trust the events surrounding its release. It can't be compelling evidence if it's tainted. I know the white house claims that they just want to get it right, but in so doing, they've tainted it and defeated their purpose.

Turkish women can now wear pants to work. I respect their freedom, but I long to gaze at sexy legs again; and you just don't see them anymore (except in Hollywood) now that casual dress is universal. Not saying that Turkey has any tradition of short skirts...