Today I embark upon a new albeit small chapter in my life. Last night I was voted President of IBM Ring 212, and I'm really excited about serving.

One of our member told me that he hadn't planned to vote for me because he'd read my campaign letter from back in February and had some minor issues with it.

"But what it came down to," he said, "Is that you're extremely loyal to this club, and I always feel a special kind of magic from you."

What a nice thing to say, don't you think? Thanks, Tommy!