ok, ok, so I am not such a great blogger ...today I had my second success in using my new webcam (well, not so new, purchased 10/11/07) ...never used it cuz I had dial-up (yikes!) ...now I have Comcast cable internet 768down sold but getting 900-1200+, one satisfied feller, am I.  So, now I can videochat with my friends abroad for a good price (goose egg)!!  Man, what a guy hasta do to enjoy a bargain.  Of course, it's fuzzy and has some audio problems ...waddayawant for free??  Anyhow, I am thoroughly enjoying that aspect, as well as the widespread availability of all kindsa video (like last week's episode of something I follow but missed) ...no need for TIVO ...it's gonna all be free online soon...so, that's the news other than the fact Van Johnson died 12/12 and nobody said boo until today on NPR!!  He was great and just goes to show you: "This is the end, Beautiful friend, This is the end, My only friend, the end"-TheDoors...