The Nerd's Eye View

You get no new books till you finish the ones on your shelves, young man! What's with all the unchecked consumerism? Ever heard of a library? Oy.

Still, this missive cannot end without a kind birthday wish. (Ahem). All the best this year, my good man. You're doing well, quite well indeed...

I did! Except for that one book but that doesn't count, and besides libaries are stinky.

You have the greatest gift of all already, Mo. And by that, I mean your swanky bay area apartment with spacious closets. And room for bookshelves to boot, I hear!

Fondest wishes as you continue to grow older and more feeble with each passing day, my dear friend. How are the senior citizen discounts in SOMA?

My wife and I sincerely send our best regards, and are glad you are alive and that we know you.

I thought you were going to say "a child's smile!" or something ... and love to the Ginger Ninja!

You want a book of RGB reference codes and list it as a high priority. Does it have all 16,777,216 or is this the abridged version? I should fly out there and smack you.

Happy Birthday.

It's got a little more than that. Sheesh!

I'm happy to see that Big Trouble in Little China is a "high" priority on this list . . . just as it should be for everyone. I'm glad that even in your advanced age you have your priorities in order.

But of course! I've modeled my life after Jack Burton's. If you don't hear from me in 15 minutes ... call the President.