Well, last weeks I experienced two things for the first time: The sensation of being laid-off and the sensation of buying a modern glass and steel dining room table set from someone on Craigslist.org.

I liked the sensation of buying the furniture better.

However, I won't be able to see my tears splatter on the glass for too long though, because I accepted a temp assignment that starts tomorrow.

That made me think about what true happiness is, etc. But this is my first time temping since college, so I'll have to see how it goes. I know the actual job will be fine, but I wonder if it might feel alienating not being a full time employee.

Here is the web site of a very interesting chap I know, Erik. This Oberlin grad has a unique take on the world. You can read his thoughts here: http://geocities.com/eriknelson2002/weblog