Just a quick note from the almost-middle of the country, Wichita Kansas
Took a few days off to visit friends out here in Kansas. Having a great time, but have not been able to write much. The economy out here is definitely suffering from the Bush Economic Destruction System (BEDS). I glanced at the local paper today, and one of the biggest employers out here, Raytheon is getting ready to shed about another 600 or so jobs here and in Salina in their Cessna Aircraft Division. Boeing has also laid off quite a few workers. I guess that the money quote for Wichita has to be the one about "Trusting Bush with my Daughter and Clinton with my JOB". Don't know if I would go that far with a family member, but hey, this is pretty Republican out here (although I think they elected a Democrat for Governor in the last gubernatorial election). But they still have that half-wit Brownback as a senator. --sigh--
On a more interesting note, if you ever pass through here, and like Chinese food, I think there are more Chinese restaurants per square mile than any place I have been recently outside of Beijing. My friends tell me that they are pretty good too. Interesting demographic for the midwest. Cold, Corn and Chinese Food....
