MyCousinVinnie

I've always thought the background vocals reminded me of a warbling windshield wiper blade. That can't be a coincidence.

Stress does this to me. You eventually hit a point where eating is just not something you crave, but for me even actively repulsive. Rarely, but it happens. Have to force myself to eat when life gets thick.

German, with German friends. All our mothers swear like sailors. Dads henpecked to varying degrees. (Germans in my family and close friend's families love to complain) I guess that's a stereotype for ya.

commercial-only monopoly of 20 years from publication with DRM banned as fraud

I'm very interested in this as I've always believed DRM of some form has a place. Can you explain/clarify your views on DRM and clarify why you imply it is a 'fraud'?

That book is excellent I highly recommend it. That, and Hatchet.