Usually I hate computers, but yesterday was another example of how fun they can be. This kind of thing does happen occasionally, but yesterdays experience was exceptional, and I don't want to forget it.

The day started off with a conversation with Tyler that led to what he wanted to be when he grew up. He wants to drive trains, but not any train- a Shinkansen. These Japanese "bullet" trains were introduced in the 1960's and at the time were the fastest in the world. Japan has a large fleet of them and several other countries now have them. The US has expressed interest as well. Currently the fastest train is in France. I know this all because of the magic of the computer, and the internet. Tyler pulled out a book yesterday morning, opened to the page showing these trains, and said that's the kind I want to drive. So several articles and You Tube video's later- we all know a lot about these trains!