Thanks to everyone who commented on The GNU Testament. People made some really thoughtful points to which I'll respond after I get back to Chicago.
Surprisingly busy yet restful vacation. Met many old freinds, made some new ones, and haven't lost any that I know of. Spent enough time in the heights to remember how much fun it was, but not enough time to remind myself why it's better that I left when I did. At any rate, it's time to get back to "normal."
One last tidbit while I'm still in NJ:
Life imitates The Simpsons
If you've gotta pick a way to go, though . . .
That's what you'd pick? I always figured - drowning slowly in a huge vat of creamy, smooth chocolate pudding (with whipped cream, of course).
Reuven – My minhag is to wait six hours. With my luck I’d be fleishigs.
Sounds kinky, Meredith.