Sorry if I ramble...

It still amazes me to see so many parents with young children at these shows, all smiley and happily looking around. It reminds of a recent IHT front page that went something like 'Bush Puzzled by Anit-U.S Sentiment in Middle East'. If you don't see the connection, don't worry. I've been called 'esoteric', 'weird' and even once 'sophisticated'. Take your pick.