re-connected

After nearly a fortnight of self-imposed net restrictions, I'm beginning the process of jacking myself back in to the world of work, blogging, etc. The break has given me a wonderful window in which to take down a couple books (I should hopefully get around to writing something up for those) and eat and drink way way way too much. Other (non-Vegas) highlights include reunions with old friends from numerous phases of my life, one helluva Cal bowl game (51-49 Bears), and a meandering march through the city and back for New Year's. And from what I can remember, it all went quite well. And from what I can't, you're probably better off not reminding me. Now begins the recovery...