I was headed for the Apple store to pick up the new iWorks and iLife. They opened the doors to me and about 8 middle-aged guys. The geniuses all flocked to help the guys and ignored me. I grabbed my software and headed for the checkout. When I got there, the Apple guy peered down his nose and said, “You do know this is the Family License.” “I have four Macs,” I replied testily.

Love Macs. Not particularly fond of the Apple Store, especially since my favorite ex-student Genius shipped out for London. I usually do all my Apple business via the Internets, but the impending new school year means that we both decided we needed new software right this very minute.