Odds N' Ends

Sorry about the delay. I haven't been very motivated to make any postings recently. I have also been busy, but that is no real excuse.

I am on vacation for the next 9 days (through the day after Christmas), about which I am very excited. Hopefully I'll be able to relax and do some reading.

I am also excited because, in case someone who knows me that comes across this blog doesn't already know, my wife is pregnant with out first child. The due date is supposed to be in June. As it is still early (we are in pregnancy week 14), we are cautiously optimistic. But it is amazing to see and hear the heart beating.

I just found out the Washington Post's managing editor, Steve Coll, moved to the New Yorker magazine. Alright, maybe I won't let my subscription lapse. He is a great writer and working for the New Yorker will allow him to produce the 10,000 word articles he can't do very easily in the Post. I am sorry to see him leave my favorite paper, however.

Also finished another book. I had to stop my James Madison book midstream because I am lacking interest in the moment. I read Robert Baer's 2nd book called, "Sleeping With the Devil." It is about the dependant relationship the US has with Saudi Arabia because it must consume oil, and all the bad things that occur because of that relationship. It is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

Anyway, I should be writing a little more frequently now that I am on vacation, so I'll be back soon!