A Brief and Enjoyable Conversation

Hello, Readers!

We are writing you from our constitutional law class, where an overeager student has derailed an otherwise pleasant lecture (and how rare those are!) into an exchange of pop-psych platitudes. We feel, if only momentarily, as though we were watching the philosophy class episode of The Fresh Prince (Anyone remember that one? Anyone?). Nevertheless, it occurred to us that the detour may be a blessing in disguise, as it provides us with the precious opportunity to converse--however briefly--with you, our Dear Friends. Let us commence!

So how are you? It’s awfully cold here in New York!


(This picture was taken about a week ago, but you get the idea)

Have you heard of the Idiotarod, the Brooklyn-to-East-Village shopping-cart race? Our friend Jon brought it to our attention, and we are considering assembling a team named after and honoring our friend Pinto.

Did you hear that a Senator from Oklahoma wants to save cock-fighting by having the roosters wear boxing gloves and electronic, protective/score-keeping vests? Should this be considered a centrist animal rights position?

Our friend Mike recently returned to the blogosphere with a flurry of excellent posts--the best of which, in our humble opinion, are "Fida 1619" and "Some things I wanted to say to you". You should check them out.

If you like photographs, we direct your attention once again to our friend Shane. Click on the orange van.

Alas, that great octopus, the Commerce Clause, calls. We must away!