New Year 2004. So far, so good. I remember when the book "1984" seemed like it was set in the distant future. It was 20 years ago that I finally moved away from home. Although, just up the road to Evanston. One thing is consistent. The Cubs & Sox have never won a World Series in my lifetime, although the Sox came close when I was 6. Even the moon landings are 35 years in the past. Now they're talking about sending someone to Mars. I hope I see it.