Surfeited with Dainties is going to temporarily shut-down until the new year - no new posts and no new comments.  Sometimes, in order to have something worthwhile to say, you need to be shut-up for a bit.  I hope that a little time of quiet will go along way to making this a better site in year to come. As a parting note, I'd like to thank everyone who helped me through my transition from New York to D.C. and into my career, which began in earnest last month. Have  a Merry Christmas (or a Happy Holiday if you prefer) and I'll see you in the New Year.