the madapes met for the traditional five days of togetherness this past week – Peter stayed with both Dan and I in NYC for a few days, then we rented a car and drove home.  It was too short, but good to be in the same place.

Peter is now in Cali, circumnavigating Lake Shasta or something?  Dan is in NY writing and watching football.  I’m taking off this morning for my hastily planned Southern Campaign.  I’ll be arriving in Jackson, MS this afternoon and biking straight east on US Route 80.  We’ll see how it goes.  SIPA people, I’ll see you in DC in a few weeks.

Happy new year all!
元旦节快乐!