You've seen a little of my history around here, right? From my first journey and my, how do you say it, um, <sarcasm>boundless optimism</sarcasm> about so many people and things back then? You are preaching to the choir boy, for sure.

I have a better outlook this time. Maybe it's because in hindsight so many people finally seem to have caught on to all the things I was right about, ahead of my time. So this time, I find, I have enjoyed a little more acceptance. I also got older and a little bit nicer.

A little bit...