It's a much simpler problem than I let on to before...
(thanks matt@telepath)
The error log shows what went wrong, but I am at a bit of
a loss on how to correct it.
[info] mod_unique_id: using ip addr my.valid.ip.address
getpeername: Socket operation on non-socket
getsockname: Socket operation on non-socket
Error getting local address
hostname returns the correct answer.
I put "my.ip.x.x localhost" into /etc/hosts
inetd is running, but all /etc/inetd.conf programs are
commented out.
I'm getting my IP from DHCP, but it is constant until midnight.