We're going to see Cirque

We're going to see Cirque Éloize Nomade tonight at the Gallagher-Bludorn Performing Arts Center. My wife is less-than-enthused about going to see the Circus, but I think it'll be a fun time. She always thinks these shows I drag her to are going to stink, but generally comes away from them having enjoyed herself, and I'm betting tonight will be no different. It's great having a place like the GB-PAC only a mile away from your house. The tickets can get to be a bit expensive, but you really get to see a lot of great acts that you never would otherwise.

If you've got some spare

If you've got some spare time at your computer, or even if you don't, print out or read this excellent Atlantic Monthly article about the Columbia disaster, the failure of managers at NASA to detect the wing impact, and the investigation into what went wrong.

My Co-Worker, Peter Thompson-Yezek, is

My Co-Worker, Peter Thompson-Yezek, is traveling to St. Petersburg on University business. I had originally hoped to go, but they sent him instead of me, as he's worked here a lot longer than I have. In retrospect, that seems okay, as I'm not sure visiting Russia in January would be all that much fun. Pete's going to keep a weblog of his trip, and I keep checking to see if he's posted anything yet. He left Iowa yesterday at 8:00 a.m., and I haven't heard from him yet...

Just heard that Bob Keeshan,

Just heard that Bob Keeshan, aka Captain Kangaroo, aka one of my favorite TV shows as a child, died this morning at age 76.

I made the list of

I made the list of most unique subscribers, at least of those sharing their reading lists. I guess that means I have odd tastes in reading. I noticed that most of the people who are subscribed to this site are also on that list, so we're all weird together.