28 Dec 2001, 9:42 a.m.

Today's Papers gives me good news and bad news. …

Today's Papers gives me good news and bad news. Bad news: the India/Pakistan situation seems to steadily move towards war. Dammit! Good news: a leaked draft implies that the military tribunals won't be as horrendous …

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27 Dec 2001, 23:47 p.m.

I am considering making a New Year's Resolution. I…

I am considering making a New Year's Resolution. I should probably make any such goal manageable. "Reduce clutter" and the like might be good. I can start the new palindromic year with elegant open spaces …

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27 Dec 2001, 23:38 p.m.

Spent too much time reading books instead of brutally eliminating…

Spent too much time reading books instead of brutally eliminating them from "must have in new flat" selection. Now, checking my grades. And... they're all in! B in Imperial Russian History, B in Political Psych, …

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27 Dec 2001, 20:50 p.m.

Cingular Wireless has gotten on my nerves to an extent…

Cingular Wireless has gotten on my nerves to an extent normally reserved for members of my family. The fella who sold us a Family Plan at the Stockton store made us several -- I'd say …

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27 Dec 2001, 20:36 p.m.

By the way, you may wish to check out holiday…

By the way, you may wish to check out holiday pictures and Kris's, Susanna's, Leonard's, and Frances's recollections of the season..

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27 Dec 2001, 20:28 p.m.

Back in Berkeley. I believe that the good times,…

Back in Berkeley. I believe that the good times, as I told Seth, have temporarily stopped rolling, but I had a terrific week or so of vacation. I'm cleaning and sorting -- err, arranging. My …

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27 Dec 2001, 13:17 p.m.

I played Monopoly with people and we didn't have enough…

I played Monopoly with people and we didn't have enough houses and hotels so we used red and green M&Ms. I played Cranium with people and it was really fun and now I'll laugh at …

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25 Dec 2001, 15:06 p.m.

Best Christmas ever! Books, pens, candles, candy, sheets, and…

Best Christmas ever! Books, pens, candles, candy, sheets, and a festive, warm family environment. I'm having a fantastic time.

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24 Dec 2001, 22:11 p.m.

I think I understand Christmas now. …

I think I understand Christmas now.

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24 Dec 2001, 22:09 p.m.

Having a terrific time -- glad I'm here. I frosted cookies…

Having a terrific time -- glad I'm here. I frosted cookies today. The most artistic thing I've done in months.

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