A quick Blogger Challenge update (day 6).

Today is day 6 of our month-long DonorsChoose Blogger Challenge 2007, and here's the current progress:

I've been hearing rumors that other ScienceBloggers are going to get in on the challenge soon. Meanwhile, after the Free-Ride household fulfills its soccer commitments for the day, there will be some serious time spent on artwork and poetry, to thank some donors for their generosity.

If you're feeling generous, you know what to do!

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