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Stuff has been accumulating in the What-Dakota-Readers-Just-Have-To-Know Box, so coherence isn't the operating principle today. You will forgive us for departing from our usual logical flow.
First (from Wired Magazine, of course) is a self administered autism test. You may use this on yourself, or more pertinently, on someone with whom you are in relationship, particularly if it isn't going very well. If they score under 25 try this one.
And, in the interest of developing compassion for ourselves and others, read Michael Wolf's article in Vanity Fair about the struggles of our press secretary Scott McClellan, and his willingness to go on in spite of adversity. Our hearts went out to the poor guy. Seriously
Photo note: Truly, though attractive, this photograph has absolutely nothing to do with anything mentioned so far this morning. Oh well. Some of us here at Dakota are experiencing difficulty getting back in the swing.