news from the frontline - my house is now back to it's full complement of inhabitents, tighter than ever. i find that i am ever more distracted but i hope that my new regieme of early mornings will do me good. less sleep may bring more rest. i am still very behind on trips to the movies and chapters of notes, but i am trying. for those of you who frequent such places, it looks like i will be in oxford this sunday so maybe you will see me. and finally, a labrador puppy sneezed today just as he was being examined by prospective owner jake, 7, of chesterton. he is now called mr sniffles and jake loves him very much.