There was some downtime for the site this weekend. Sorry about that (my hoster's DNS failed). I don't have an expectation of uptime from my hoster so it's cool with me. I've been pretty quite with posting on the blog lately - the spec crunch at work has kept me pretty busy.

Alex and Kate dropped around for drinks (Leffe Blonde, Margitas, Caipirinhas etc) and snacks (Asparagus & Prosciutto, Italian Sausage, Blue Costello and other civilized snacks). Alex may publish a podcast this week. If he does so: he will be the subject of my permanent admiration and admonishment.