Hey Kathryn. Christmas is gone, but it’s not too late to wish you happy New Year. Thr autumn cranked out and I had little control. I worked full time teaching and I live 60 miles away. One more quarter like that and then I am back to half time. I finished a short story and got my rejection. I signed up once for open mike but my name wasn’t picked from the bottle. Otherwise it was work work work. I love the little house I bought and I love my dog but they complete a life with lots of responsibility right now. Still I am taking 6 days off (kind of) at Palm Springs. Never been here, far from wet Seattle. And I know I am lucky. How are you? … What’s the latest?

PS we are using an IDRC book for the 2nd quarter–fatal indifference, about the G8 and global health (or lack thereof) by Labonte, Schrecker, etc.