I am happy, because I have completed all of the paperwork and will be faxing, mailing and calling to make sure the wonderful people at the IRS and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue have received, accepted and entered all of my hard work into their computer systems and work out a payment plan for little ol' me.

Who knows? I may even get my driver's license back in time to go back to work by the end of this week.

Step 1: Fill out needed papers
Step 2: Burn the rest
Step 3: File papers
Step 4: Go back to work
Step 5: Save every penny for the launch date
Step 6: Get on down the road

Oh, I decided NOT to get a sidecar. After eliminating all of this excess baggage, I am sure I can pack my basic needs in a pair of custom-built saddlebags and a flexible bag over the fender.

I asked a friend to make a list of items to take and the answer was:
(1) tooth brush and (1) bottle of vodka.

...pondering that list