One of my biggest goals (and struggles) is balancing my desires to work, write and keep projects like this blog going with my need to be a good husband and dad. So excuse me if I take a moment to remark that after a week of limited kindergarten all three of my guys got on the bus this morning to go to school. The house is quiet, and I don’t feel like talking about politics or mining any more today.

I am half tempted to finish the taconite plant Doug has been building out of LEGO blocks, though. He’s a little farther along than some other notable projects.

(This photo is from last week on kindergarten orientation day).