Tales from the Raven

Our recent travels left me with a mental picture in my mind in which an airport bigwig is directing his subordinate.
Bigwig: “We have a new rule.  No more liquids carried on to flights.”
Peon: “Yes, sir.  Does that include water?”
Bigwig: “Absolutely.  Water represents a grave threat to our national security.”
Peon: “Even newly purchased, still sealed bottles?”
Bigwig: “Those especially.”
Peon: “Uhh [...]

We headed west for a wedding early last week, but as I had every intention of spending plenty of time blogging I said no online goodbyes.
After the disfunction of my laptop, numerous internet problems in the hotel, and a week of hurry and scurry, I’m home again and will finally-at last-be spending time blogging.  So [...]