The Learning Curve

. . . .is still, well, curving. I haven't fully mastered the navigational art involved
in piloting a blog. It isn't that hard. But it isn't completely intuitive either.

And anyway, a good chunk of today involved compliance with our state's
motor vehicle emissions control regulations. The phrase - perhaps only
a California usage? - is "getting the car smogged". I am delighted to
announce that our 1986 Honda Accord is now in compliance. We can
all, uh, breathe easier.

If you're from Cork, today is the feast of St. Finbar, your patronal feast.
There used to be a fine Grade II pipe band from Cork named St. Finbar's.
Does it still exist? They toured California maybe 10 or 15 years ago,
competing at the various games. They swept all before them as I
recall.