i shall pay heed to your groanings, major tom. so here's a modest posting. a reflection on the day.

which started with a genius breakfast at the preston center metro diner. classic. ko and i marveled at the threadbare christmas decorations, rounded out by the artificial six-foot tree, flocked in diner white. some yuletide oatmeal warmed the body. meaningful conversation and time with a dear friend warmed the soul. true story. the highlight of the day.

the rest of the day was good. some creative confidence restored. encouragement from surprising places.

home to some wrestling with children and an oversized puppy. alas, my energy level is no match.

goal this weekend: to install the wireless router for hands-free postings on blogger. perhaps i'll keep a blog of my installation progress. it promises to be quite messy.

news item: grad student discovers the largest prime number in the world, the result of a three-year quest.
practical application: my life has renewed purpose.