Quick trip East to smoldering, sputtering MI where unemployment holds #1 on the national charts, clamstrips (flown in,  incidentally, from Seattle) are the hot ticket item in downtown Frankenmuth, Tigers manage to hold their own and Redwings weep crocodile tears for rematch. Pens say no way.  On to the Richmond's Confederate White House before arriving at the Real McCoy for some hang out time with Shellie & Guy before returning to soothing, sivilizing & oh so satisfying Seattle.  Stick around, loyal followers, I shall return.  In the meantime, won't you post a civil word my way?

Salty