I have very mixed feelings about this whole business.

Check this out.

Which way did the dancer spin for you first?

Me: Clockwise.

Did you see it go the other way?

Me: yes.

Can you make it appear to spin in the direction you choose, and switch, at will?

I found that to be rather tough, myself, but I bet it could be done with some practice.

There is a gigantic black limousine parked directly in front of my house.

I have no idea why.

Someone on a gardening mailing list had this as a tag at the bottom of their post. The dolls really are creepy, but I like the site's music. If I had to pick a doll, I'd choose Stinky, Tatiana or Typhoid Mary.

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/shoneyssux/story

Today I ran across a reference to an interesting set of cards which were designed to provide inspiration to those who are blocked, or provide a new direction in a dilemma. I thought they were pretty interesting.

The Oblique Strategies main website, or you can simply try it online.