language

E comes up to me and says, “Mommy, I’m gonna take your goat!” I’m like, “what?” Then he takes his hand and mimes swiping at me and says, “I got your goat mama!” Language is such fun!

Big Picture

I am always interested in people’s take on “the Big Picture.” Here is a speech by Michael Crichton that is compelling. It’s from 2005, but still has much to say now, too. And seriously, who knew that only 56 people died in Chernobyl?!

in the news

I met Jose Ramos-Horta at a dinner in Melbourne almost 10 years ago. He’s been shot, and I’m worried about him.