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Blogging at halftime of the Orlando-LA game. More on that later, but in the meantime a few thoughts.
1) Working in Rockville isn't a bad thing, in part because of Ann's family. They not only know the best Chinese places but also provide a nice place to stop on days where the traffic is a disaster. On Tuesday it was raining and traffic lights were out, so instead of just going home I called John and Ruby and stopped by. They fed me while the kids kept me entertained. That was a lifesaver.
2) I finished my Chiang Kai-shek book last night. It was really fascinating book (though long). One thing that strikes me is that it's hard to evaluate someone from a time period as brutal as early 20th century China. For someone who grew up in peace and prosperity it seems horrible, but on the other hand Chiang' s actions were probably much less horrific than the preceding Qing dynasty, the Japanese invaders, or the later cultural revolution. It definitely gives a better picture of some of the things Ann's grandparents lived through.
3) Also on the book front, I saw this at Borders and think it's an interesting idea. I sat there in the store for 20 minutes reading the Texas and Virginia sections.
4) It seems every time I blink someone I know is getting married or having a baby. Now I'm not an etiquette expert, but it seems like there's got to be a better way to break this sort of news than just an indefinite reference in your facebook status. Not all of us have time to check facebook every day. Maybe my wife & I are old fashioned, but if you can't call or say so in person, at least put us on a mass email or something. (note -- if you've done this, please don't take this personally, it isn't aimed at anyone who would read this blog).
5) I really hope Orlando wins this series. Kobe was annoying enough when he wasn't making phony faces and starring in Nike commercials as a puppet. I don't think I can take hearing how he's the "greatest closer in the game" much longer.
