I've spent the last six nights down in Boxboro where my Mom lives. She's been in the hospital and you can read more about that here. She seems like she's on the mend, heading home soon, and out of harm's way, but the whole last few weeks have highlighted for me how you're never really out of harm's way. I've been sort of the email coordinator and special lieutenant in charge of morale for the past few days. Now that I'm home, I've hit a bit of a wall and I have to use the energy I have to get ready to give a few talks (already written, thank jehu for planning ahead) in North Dakota on Friday.

Anyone who would like to help on the morale angle can send my Mom a get well postcard. She likes mail just like I do: Liz "jessamyn's mom" West, 526 Stow Road, Boxboro MA 01719.