Hello!

Hi all -as we cruise into the weekend I just wante to send big ups to all you loyal bloggers!
I am excited about this weekend and spending time with the family.
Sunday, I fly out to Minneapolis to attend the big stats conference. I'm actually presenting something on Wednesday afternoon - kind of the "death slot" in terms of attendance. My talk is very non-technical as well, but I may have to throw in some mathematical jargon just to earn the respect of my audience.

I've never been to Minnesota and am looking forward to it! Minneapolis has such a rich and storied musical history from Prince to the Replacements, Husker Du to the Cows.. Oh, and of course the Mary Tyler Moore Show! Since I'll be a bachelor maybe I can get out to a show or two.