With the new semester, the young folks church dinners begin anew tonight. I am cooking a slew of tripe, and I'm going to make 'em eat it.

I have decided not to think about the future until Easter--not a thought or word of it. In the meantime, I am teaching architectural history, tutoring, and managing the church apartments. Life has taken on a rhythm of busy weeks and frequent visitors, whom I have enjoyed seeing greatly.

I am leading a field trip to Perugia and Arezzo this Saturday; it will be nice to spend the day wandering through those quiet cities.