i’m embarrassed to note that my last blog entry was last year.  in the meantime, i have started to write half a dozen entries that have never made it to press because my perfectionistic qualities have gotten in the way.  but thanks to ira glass’ words of wisdom, (i’ve been crushing hard on him ever since seeing him live in santa monica for a “this american life” show years ago) –  i will no longer stall!  perfection away…