It seems a little weird to type the phrase "winter break" as I am dealing with 75-degree weather in the middle of November, but it is supposed to be winter.  The nasty head cold that I am suffering through reminds me of that.

Anyway, I am going to take a break from podcasting until the first of the year.  Please don't unsubscribe! There is a long-distance chat that I am lining up with a friend, so you may see a random episode or two show up in the feed before January.  I just wanted to let you know not to expect anything on a regular schedule for the next couple months.

Thank you all for listening to my solo shows in Karen's absence.  Hopefully, January will see both of us back on the air and better than ever.  See you in 2007!

Somebody who obviously thinks I have a lot of free time on my hands sent me a link to this word-association game called Funny Farm.  I've been working on it for three days and have roped several of my co-workers into helping me.  We are reaching the limit of our knowledge.  Yes, I know that I could just merge with someone else's game and get an instant solution, but where is the fun in that?  I like little hints, not big spoilers.  So get to work, my loyal fans, and find me a five-letter word that connects Hell's Angels and Scientology!