Don't blink or it will be gone

For the second time in my chess career I have achieved a USCF OTB rating four digits long beginning with the number two. The first time I reached these heights (April 1999) my stay was shortlived and I regret to report that my performance in this year's Reubens Landey virtually assures the same outcome this time around. Nevertheless, I will savor the moment while it lasts.

It's sort of like Halley's comet -- catch it now, or wait years for the next opportunity.