HALF FULL, HALF EMPTY

On the one hand, Monday evening was our first meeting of Cafe Scientifique, and it was very well-attended, and I feel optimistic about the prospects of Valley Cafe Sci serving as a 'seed' for the promotion of science education in Fresno County.

On the other hand, my Padres blew their last chance to make the playoffs, coughing up the winning runs in extra frames as Hoffman blew consecutive saves at the worst possible time (the last two appearances in the regular season). Really, without a doubt, the most frustrating moment in this fan's memory.

So, basically, I'm battling clinical depression. I'll start posting again in earnest tomorrow, when the St. John's Wort kicks in.