So it’s good to know people in high places.

This summer, Brian and I were talking about ways to improve Google during our road trip.  One of the things we discussed was that Google Maps should have multipoint directions - i.e., what’s the best way to A to C via B.  Brian put in a word with the people upstairs at Big G.  Check out Google next week when that feature goes live.

Better than that is when the other half is local.  A coworker is roommates with the daughters of a Fortune 500 CEO.  They planned a “Prom Party” - more fancy suits than Michael Bolton - and the CEO Dad let us have the party at his hacienda.  This place was ridiculous: 9000+ square feet, at least 4 fireplaces, koi pond, circular driveway with fountain, multiple plasmas, humidity-controlled wine cellar, media room, billiards room.  They even have their own in-house bar and in-house bartender!

I’m still hoping for the 15 million (and a silver spoon) to arrive, but I’m sure the Fate Delivery Man is just late.  You know how winter weather is.