This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on April 7, 2002). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
I’m afraid that I’m a day late in posting this (which can either be attributed to my making sure I could find my way out to Redmond for work yesterday, or to my being a bit of a goof and completely spacing it — either of which would be at least somewhat correct), but yesterday was my mom’s birthday.
Happy birthday! :D