:Thanks. That's exactly why I'm taking an indefinite break - WP isn't enjoyable for me anymore! -    

 ::That's a definite sign. What I found is immense satisfaction in writing for a *real* publication, as well as blogging. I can call up a media spokesperson (just got off the phone with one from a small aircraft mfr with the initials LM), get quotes and real info, write it up, break a story, even use media-release images and not have anyone delete it because it's not a "published source" or because of copyright issues. I get to be the source, for once (there's now one article inwhich an editor - not me! no COI here! - listed my blog as an EL...not sure how they got away with that, but since my blog has some detailed analytical software built in, I am able to see the truly international scope of the audience who has gone and read a wikipedia article on a certain now-retired Canadian 767, and happen to follow the EL, people from nations all over the world)! That kind of refreshment has now allowed me the patience to come back here and share where I can. Quite fun, actually. '  

 :::Thanks. Btw, WP doesn't allow blogs in ELs, so it will have to be removed. ;) Anyway, that's not my job anymore! Some policy wonk will stumble on this page and remove it. As far as I'm concerned, your blog is probably much more relaible than the NY Times or PBS! -    
 ::::Well, the fact that FI picked me up as a stringer was a nice endorsement! Interesting you mentioned NYT...I got an earful the other day while interviewing one of the Rocket Racing League team owners, who complained that NYT absolutely butchered their interview of him. Figures. '