in other horrible news; Brian cut his finger last night at work cutting green peppers. i saw it happen. i saw the blade go through his finger and i saw the blood pour out onto the cutting board. it required him to leave work and go to the emergency room. he had to get stitches. he was in tears, and rightfully so i haven't seen a cut that bad in some time. a _moment of silence_ for the fellow tallboy and his new injury. he will survive, but there is **nothing** like a finger injury.