In some cases it is not a bad idea to roll your own modules, if it can helps you understand what you are trying to achieve.
I tried many times, especially with templating systems, and the final result is that now I'm able to choose the best approach/solution for my needs.
Of course, my first visit every morning is CPAN :)

I'm sorry I can't use more than one vote on the node of mstone

Ciao, Valerio