Fractal fans: Things went reasonably well over the holiday, and I'm back at the fractal machine, ready to launch another search for the world's best natural fractal. (IMO, man-made works of art based on fractals are not natural and do not count.) In addition to the fractals, I have a few new philosophical ideas brewing, which may mature in a few days and be posted on the philofractal list. The regular work is a bit on the heavy side today, so the next FOTD fractal might be a bit on the light side. But it will appear for sure about 12 hours from now. BTW, the fractal cats are in great shape. Jim M.