Good news, bad news, interesting stuff...

Just a few striking links for the day, escaping my usual efforts at grouping or categorization...

• I consider this report to be pretty good news. Fingers crossed.
  
  
• I really don't want to think about this scenario. Democrats need to get busy in MA!!
  
  
• Enjoyable and thought-provoking: 100 Skills Everyone Should Master, from MightyGirl. More extensive than the classic list from Heinlein, and a little more broadly applicable, even if not perfect -- probably some things there that we should all aspire to. In addition, it led me to the sublime How to Give a Eulogy. Wonderful perspective for those who foresee giving a eulogy and also for those who never will.