Joint Mathematics Meetings

I'm off to the JMM in Seattle this year.  I've enjoyed Seattle the two times that I've been there, but it's been years, so my memories are both hazy and outdated.

I'm looking forward to seeing my friend Doug who lives there and whom I haven't seen for many years. The conference should be good as well, and it will be good to connect with colleagues.

The greatest thing on a personal level is to go back to being an individual instead of the most responsible member of my family.  Choosing for myself instead of what's best for someone else will be nice, especially after family visits over the holidays.

Always hard to come back---

Wrapping Up

We're going to spend a week on the road visiting family.  I'm in my office doing little things to lessen the mental load while I'm gone.  It's quiet, and I'm constantly asking why I'm here given that the things I'm doing aren't important.

The End Times, Again

It is finals week.  I am still working on the final exams for the end of the week.  Otherwise I'm in pretty good shape.

It's been a hectic semester, with four preparations.  The classes have been good.  It's going to be hard to decompress.

I do feel as if I've been much more efficient than I usually am.  I wonder if that will fade with the panic-Adrenalin.