Actually, i have been enjoying the art of writing programs and then throwing them away - the goal being to practice having to remember 'how to do it' without having to RTFM or ask someone else.

This, of course, is not at all practical - but i find it does improve my 'improvisation' skills. :)

jeffa

    A flute with no holes is not a flute . . .
a doughnut with no holes is a danish.
                                - Basho,
                                  famous philosopher