isn't the sunshine beautiful?

it is, actually.
even though i have to spend most of the day sitting in front of my computer reading about the international force in iraq, i am glad. at least i can look out my window, and see the blue sky through the leaves of the lilac tree (tiny purple flowers are starting to bud).

in other news, i have just finished reading the feminists go swimming, by michael collins. despite the excellent title, it has continued the current trend of unpleasantness in books. he makes people seem like blinded animals, stumbling around in pain.

i think it is time for better books, to make me feel like the world is full of amazing secrets!