The Black Hat retires!
With a room as small as mine, I cannot normally afford the luxury of having huge bags of luggage lying around. Currently, my suitcase is taking up a full tenth of the airspace available to me in my bedroom. While it is not refrigerator-sized, it's large enough that I've tripped over the blasted thing twice already. But, I have it and my A.L.I.C.E. packed, my hair cut (back to the eastern european refugee style... sorry Maggie, I just can't let it get floppy), and my boots are beautifully polished. I also managed to polish a section of my jeans, which I am not terribly thrilled about.
It is with great sadness that I announce the retirement of my Black Hat from its noble service atop the head of the greatest thinker currently in my room. It was discovered this afternoon that it is now too small. Join with me in giving thanks for the full year of service it provided. It was a constant companion. Never selfish, never moody; always willing to hear your stories and commiserate with them. It will be missed. Despite nasty rumors, some say the Black Hat was the most beautiful thing they have ever seen. Here is a picture of it while on active duty.
It is with great sadness that I announce the retirement of my Black Hat from its noble service atop the head of the greatest thinker currently in my room. It was discovered this afternoon that it is now too small. Join with me in giving thanks for the full year of service it provided. It was a constant companion. Never selfish, never moody; always willing to hear your stories and commiserate with them. It will be missed. Despite nasty rumors, some say the Black Hat was the most beautiful thing they have ever seen. Here is a picture of it while on active duty.

