2006-12-21

Tonight is the longest night of the year

Sit up late and tell stories.

2006-12-20

the SEC and hedge fund wingnuts and the Vatican and Suissebank are like unto a ball of tangled christmas ribbon

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The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not `Eureka!' but `That's funny...'

-- Isaac Asimov

2006-12-19

Temple bells die out.
The fragrant blossoms remain.
A perfect evening!

-- Basho