i need to blog more about what i'm reading and thinking, like i used to in virginia. i'm always tired and behind on work and grumpy these days it's all i can to cheer myself up with frivolous blogs and then go to sleep. but i am also finding that i am learning less well when i'm not also thinking aloud here, and it's a shame to go from class to bed to class. quoting from readings is a start, i suppose. and if i shake off this lethargy i might start to think again.