Back in Seattle. After a month of travelling by plane every weekend, I'm ready to cloister a bit. And in honor of MSG's declaration of PURITY we went to the health food store last night for some groceries. I must confess, however, that all I wanted was a bottle of beer and a cigarette; but I'm determined to quit the smokes. It's going to be tough. Stay tuned for a community blog devoted entirely to these purification programs many of us are taking up for a while. You're all invited to contribute (even the lurkers, S -- you know who you are!). This way we can all stay in CONTACT while we give up our smokes, drinks, drugs, meat, dairy, glutten, etc. Ideas for a name? Email me.