I missed work today, the first time that’s happened since I started my job in March. Why? I woke up (or rather, was awake most of the night) with the most excruciating back pain. It seems to have subsided, but I just couldn’t face the 90 minute commute, not the way our bus drivers drive. The day wasn’t a total loss, though. I wrote a column on blogging for Cherrymag. Find it under Tech Talk in the left hand column. And I was able to pick up my plane tickets for SXSW! I know it’s still four months away, but I can’t help it. I’m really excited.