Monthly Archives: December 2007

Today Sydney and I spent quite a lot of time switching computers.  Sydney’s taking my laptop to England, so I am getting a crash course in Linux on his desktop in the few days before he leaves.  But it’s not … Continue reading →

If you think you’re reasonably smart, here’s a simple, little test for you: http://www.philosophersnet.com/games/logic_task.htm. If you feel stupid after taking it, perhaps you can find some comfort in knowing that even logicians do badly at it. Sydney

Several of you have visited or spent time in London and Oxford.  Anything we can’t miss? Erin

Despite the fact that I have a fellowship application due this week, despite the fact that I have reading to do, and despite the fact that we’re having Sydney’s professors over for dinner tomorrow night, my thoughts are in London.  … Continue reading →

Despite it being almost noon, I am the only one awake in our house.  Nelson’s plane left at 7 this morning from Syracuse (an hour’s drive from here), so the boys got up at 4 to get on the road.  … Continue reading →

I helped Christi decorate Christmas cookies this morning, called my family, wrapped presents (a lot of fun when you have a good workspace, ready access to materials, no nosy people in the house, and not many presents to wrap!), listened … Continue reading →

I am motivated to: 1) Eat. 2) Cook. 3) Read fun books. 4) Play music constantly throughout the house. I am not motivated to: 1) Work on a fellowship application. 2)  Run errands. 3) Get up early to go for … Continue reading →

After a few days characterized by some intensive reading and life-organizing, Sydney and I are getting ready to lighten up a bit: Nelson flies into Syracuse this evening.  Our cat will be quite happy for the extra petting, and our … Continue reading →

“Maybe after our meetings this afternoon we could do a bit of our grocery shopping.” “Sydney, this is where I try not to strangle you for mentioning this just after we leave the house, with my grocery list still on … Continue reading →

My cold is clearing up.  I sat through a meeting this afternoon with nary a cough nor sniffle.  Yes!  I have a bit of trouble getting the voice going, though, and I think Sydney is enjoying a slightly quieter Erin, … Continue reading →