Patrick, I have been snooping your blog for 2 months now. It is bookmarked on my Firefox toolbar. I had to comment on this one. I have been struggling for a killer to-do system for about 2 years now, and 2 weeks ago stumbled onto the most obvious choice: a pad of paper, where I would write an action on the left side of the double red line, and the task on the right side! I have tried to force other systems for too long, and have denied the simple, elegant, and proven pad of paper. I thank you for your wonderful blog, and I thank your Dad for validating "my" system. I also applaud the relationship you have with your Dad! Keep up the good cause! Best!