Went to Washington, DC for the weekend with my girlfriend. Weather on Saturday was absolutely great, with temperatures in the 60s. I got to see the new FDR and WWII memorials, and we spent an afternoon in the Natural History Museum.

I guess I could do a 2004 favorites list (not necessarily came out in 2004, but enjoyed by me first in 2004):

Favorite movie of the year: Spiderman 2

Favorite Non-fiction book: Peterson's Guide to Eastern Forests

Favorite Fiction book: Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Favorite new music You are the Quarry by Morrissey



ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR

Work: Continued to develop trial skills and gain self-confidence. Had a number of excellent wins and a number of troubling losses in court

Social Life Can't complain. Three girlfriends, a fair number of other dates. This last one is going fine.

Family Life Eh, I have a teenager. What can I say?

Really Neat Things Jumped out of an airplane. Travelled all over the U.S. Did a lot of hiking. Worked on piano. Became a level 1 druid.

Financial Situation Semi-stable, which means not great.

Master Plan to become Famous and Important Yeah, sure.





Not much else to report from my end of the world. Things are going fine, and I haven't much to say. I head back to work tomorrow after being off since Wednesday. Hopefully, the batteries are sufficiently recharged.