See above for my historical meeting with Ralph "I Ruined the 2000 Election and Consequentially, the Next Decade or So for The United States" Nader, in the Borders at Baltimore-Washington International Airport. My hand still feels dirty.

Nah, seriously, I can't retain any real enmity for the man. After all, he is doing book-signings at airport booksellers, while Al Gore collects Nobel Peace Prizes and has hit films with PowerPoint presentations. Plus, then I'd have to make fun of myself for shaking his hand and asking him for a photo. Not to mention buying his book.

Very happy with the resulting shot, excepting the small, surprised person sprouting from Mr. Nader's left shoulder. He seems amazed he's emerging from the shoulder of an American historical giant. Even so, Ralph should have that growth looked into.

Upon my return to Texas, I contracted Acute Bronchitis From Hell, lapsing here and there into pneumonia. Draw whatever conclusions from that you will...

MBT (cough)