A lot of news this week....

Some of it was the norm, other stories were interesting, but the one that I've thought about most is the passing of author Kurt Vonnegut. He was quite an influential soul and remained an active voice until his death. You can see that the story of his life provided ample material for his work. His books inspired many, including me, and I find it necessary to mark his death with a tribute. If you've never had a chance to hear him give an interview or to speak I encourage you do a quick search on the web (NPR has several clips and interviews available-there are a few here). And, of course, if you've never read a book by him, I encourage you to do that as well. He is most well-known for Slaughterhouse Five, but he has written many other incredible books and stories.

Here's to you, Mr. Vonnegut, for fighting the good fight.