I had quite a swell time in Durham over the weekend spending time with friends, indulging in late night Pearl Jam singalongs and visiting with my family on Saturday. I received a copy of The Areas Of My Expertise by John Hodgman, which seems promising if a bit uneven so far. I’ve also had the pleasure of reconnecting with someone during the last several days, someone whose company and conversation I greatly enjoy–another unexpected birthday treat that has so far gone far more evenly than the Hodgman book.