Another hot and humid day. Massive lines of thunderstorms are rolling through which triggered a Code Weather here at the hospital. During a Code Weather, we have to keep all drapes pulled on all windows, even in non-patient areas. So today, I am basically working in a cave. If I want to see any of the excitement, I have to walk to a window without drapes or blinds. It is supposed to reduce the risk of injury from flying glass or something. I figure if this building gets hit by high enough winds (or debris carried by said winds) to bust out the windows, flying glass will be the least of my concerns.

My favorite game growing up was chasing dust devils and running in front of them or just jumping inside and getting pushed around. The small ones (typical) were no big deal and did little more than mess up our hair. The larger ones (rare; at least in mid-Michigan) would knock us down and fill our eyes and mouths with dirt. It seems this wouldn't be a good move on Mars. The photo sequence from the Spirit rover is just too cool for words. I want to go!!

Vox Day has an interesting article, especially given recent ...er.... conversations here. The money quote: "What are the chances God's will for you is to sit numbly in your cubicle and mindlessly pay your taxes and your mortgage while you wait for the sweet release of death?" Interesting question. Vox also takes so-called Christians to task for putting more faith in George Bush than in God.

Then again, maybe they are on to something. My parents have a coffee cup that says "If Mom says no, ask Grandma" that was bought for them shortly after they became grandparents for the first time. Maybe Christian bookstores could carry one that says "If God says no, ask George Bush."

At that is all I have time for right now.