Here's a birthday idea for me. September 22nd is my birth date (I'll be the palindromic 33 on my palindromic day). September 22, it turns out, is now the last day to register to vote in California for the insipid recall election. So, for my birthday, register to vote, and if you are already registered, get someone else to register before my birthday. If you don't live in California, register within your state for your next election. Here's a link for every state's information on voting. Do it for me. And tell me about it with that 'happy birthday' wish I know you were gonna send anyway. :-)

Oh, and, No on the Recall, For Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante on question 2, and No, No, No on Proposition 54.