Academic Hazard

I'm currently typing with a wrist-guard, velcro-wrap thing on each arm. It's slower going than usual on the ole' keyboard, but I'm trying to ward off a case of carpal tunnel that I caught from grad school. These accessories are fashionable in my office at least. Gradpals Carrie and Kate both wear them frequently with a variety of outfits. They are nothing if not versatile.

"Did I just say that out loud?"

The -55 windchill didn't stop me from having a good time up in North country this weekend. Neither did the five-hour power outage that knocked out heat and lights in all of the lodge except for the lobby. Nor did my eight falls and one minor head injury during cross country skiing. I had such a good time, in fact, that I didn't even mind when Dave, standing right in front of the receptionist, held out the room key and said matter-of-factly, "You go ahead and poop. I'll check us out."