…he’s unable to watch the Senate hearings. I know I should, but after 3 or 4 minutes of watching these thumbsuckers going through their routines, I feel my will to live draining away & I have to get up and do something more constructive — back-wash my WaterPik, sand off some spackling, anything really. These hearings are so ritualized and content-free. It’s like watching a Noh play.

Here’s some good news, though. I may have some bound galley copies of my forthcoming history of algebra to distribute at the Feb. 9th NR fundraiser! NOW try telling me you can’t make it!!!