My father took us to target practice when we were kids and I learned to drive on a stick, so those items are covered. I think the main reason my son likes to come to Otter Lake for the summer is the opportunity to shoot at stuff in the back yard. He's pretty good at it.

Only 1 murder last year in Delray Beach. Property crime seems to be a big issue though.

Yeah, I'd like to learn to shoot a handgun at some point. Too much crime fiction, I guess...

I am moderately cranky today, and my annoying boss and her even more annoying assistant are having stupid conversations that I can't help but listen to! Maybe if I did some actual work, that would help. Meh!

I've shot guns and I've driven stick almost exclusively. I've even taught someone how to drive stick. I'm covered.

We have similar rates of non-violent crime to the US, but murder rates are about a third the US rate.

But all the animals there are poisonous so it evens out.

But in my state, there are still morons who want the right to bring guns in bars.

Don't you want to be able to shoot the drunk guy with a gun before he shoots you? Come to think of it, I think it would just make me want to avoid bars.

The A's have just been dispiriting to watch even with some talented young pitching. Too many guys hitting .240 or less. Feh.

Not as dispiriting as the Royals who need to win a frakking game sometime. I believe they have lost 8 of their last 8 games.

I am moderately cranky today, and my annoying boss and her even more annoying assistant are having stupid conversations that I can't help but listen to! Maybe if I did some actual work, that would help. Meh!

We could talk about Big Brother, and how stupid Ronnie is instead.

OMG, right, Perkins?!?!?! What a freaking idiot. I mean seriously.

OK, this is a good one: I just came across someone whose title is "Open Source Diva."

SERIOUSLY!