it was about 4 p.m. today, and i was talking to the greatest sox fan i know.

"this is great. colon's gone. byrd sucks, and he's going on three days' rest. we've got the series in the bag."

"whoa, whoa, pal. you were probably laughing as it happened, but let's think about 2003. up 3-1. zambrano loses...'who cares, we've got prior and wood coming back.' and, of course, we know what happened there. don't get overconfident, because it's not easy."

"we're just better, and we've got so much going for us."

turns out, of course, that the sox played like dung. here's to better things tomorrow.

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you'll recall that, a few weeks ago, i found myself in minneapolis, work-subsidized. the reimbursal process was quick and painless; i compiled my receipts, handed them in, and was issued a check by the following tuesday. i immediately deposited said check, let's say, about two weeks ago.

today, i receive notice from my bank:

Dear Customer:
We are delaying the availability of the funds from the check(s) described below because we believe the check(s) may not be paid. The reason for the hold and the date on which the funds will be available for withdrawal are also described below."

Hold Reason: Insufficient funds at inquiry time

Probably not important, but also not reassuring.

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wow, uncle tupelo is the second greatest band ever. sigh.