After all of that business with the zombies, Christmas was appropriately quiet. I enjoyed it greatly, seeing as it was spent largely in the company of some of my favorite former students, and seeing as it was the first one I spent in any kind of decent company in quite a handful of years. I thank everyone who got me gifts, I can't express enough gratitude, although I can certainly try and I hope each of you expects to get a thank you letter in the mail or under their doors in the next few days.... read more
