I'm back from Orange County everyone. Sorry I didn't get to write from there, but had no access to computers and was completely swamped with work and then my niece. My work conference went terrifically well and I had a wonderful time with my niece. She and I went to Disneyland on Saturday and it was so much fun. She loves the rollercoasters and, luckily for me, they weren't too crazy or steep or anything (I hate heights) and so we rode them all day long. I must also say that I love Disney-- so multicultural and progressive in its own sugary way. Today I just slept in, finally catching up on some much needed sleep. I've also been reading the paper a lot today so I'm sure I'll have much to say on the news shortly. As I usually do. Thanks for keeping tuned.