After some reflection, I've condensed my education subjects list, regrouped a couple items, and added some additional study. In theory, this will be a more manageable list of studies, and provide more focus for taking action on my studies.

It's one thing to say, this is my candidate, and another thing entirely to be able to articulate why, and to persuade the undecided through the explication of principles. Often, those with whom we speak will be unable to agree on the particular candidate, but will often be agreeable to the values we promote in the support of that candidate. As it stands, the Democrat candidate is nearly guaranteed, while the Republican field is wide open.

I'm going to Chicago this coming week for the UAI Leadership Seminar. This came up pretty much last minute for me. I'm very interested to see where it's going, and to meet the many people who will be attending.

Since it was last minute, it's cheaper for me to drive than fly. That's quite a journey, but it will be an adventure too. Heading out Tuesday night, or maybe early-early Wednesday morning. I plan to be there by Wednesday evening, but that's somewhat fluid, and I can arrive later if I need to.

I don't know if Sarah Palin is going to run for president in 2012. I hope so. I don't know. There are some good candidates already announced for the Republican field, and plenty of terrible options. Most of the good candidates would be just fine for Sarah's VP. Palin is the best candidate I've seen, and if she is running she's already got the best campaign I've ever seen.

In the hopes of turning this country in the direction I think will be best for it, knowing no one is without their faults, and trusting that Palin is an excellent option, I've decided to do what I can to help.