Another exciting day in the desert for me. I got my second anthrax shot today. I have to get another in 2 weeks. They do hurt a bit, but I can't see what all the fuss is about. It's hard to believe that some people threw away their military careers over that.

I see that the White House has relented and Dr. Rice will be testifying before the 9/11 commission. It's a shame that they were bullied into breaking precedent, but I have a feeling that the administration's critics won't have much to celebrate when all is said and done. If any of those folks try to play hardball with Dr. Rice, I have a feeling that she'll make them wish they never laced up their cleats.