There are several things about today I enjoy.
1) Apparently, U.S. money is FINALLY going to incorporate a little bit of color. From what I understand, each denomination will tint the background a different color. I think this rocks. Expect to see newly-decked-out bills by fall of 2003.
2) The Supreme Court is going to hear a case regarding the constitutionality of sodomy laws -- or, more specifically, on sodomy laws that apply solely to gay/lesbian folk but let straight couples give blow jobs till the cows come home (so to speak). Equal Protection Clauses and all that, y'see. Unbelievably, fourteen states still have sodomy laws on the books, and hopefully the Court can at least agree that it is not terribly fair to single out the queers when it comes to the illegality of oral sex. And maybe, just maybe, I will not have to worry about being breaking the law and being arrested, fined, or sent to jail just for gettin' down with a boyfriend in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas. And perhaps someday the more equal-opportunity sodomy laws in a few other states that carry a penalty of anything from $500 to LIFE IN PRISON (thank you for that one, Idaho) will also be a thing of the past.
3) A string of emergency vehicles just zoomed past my office, sirens blaring. Normally this would not be cause to be amused -- but there was a cab zooming along at top speed in their wake, just like Bruce Willis in Die Hard 3. Now THAT'S cool. Following a train of logic that I do not quite understand, this sight made me want to watch Air Force One tonight.
4) I just found out that I, little humble I, will be attending an advance screening of Star Trek: Nemesis on Tuesday, Dec. 10. I will get to roll around in a happy sea of geekishness, and wallow in the kickassitude that is Captain Picard. Color me as happy as a bright yellow $20 bill.