End 2010

Serious disappointments abound, but there are some bright spots.
1. The predisposition to weep in public over perceived ideological flummery, notably Boehner and Beck. Like Bill Holden in Network, it is a sign of incipient derangement. We need more of this.
2. The farrago of lies and half-truths pouring out of Afghanistan met by Wikileaks. An exciting and unfolding intersection. If the electorate cared, or felt empowered enough to judge . . .
3. The swimming pool at the J.
4. The massive and permanent indebtedness to Industrial China, ensuring cheap, quality goods for decades to come, and cleaner air and water here at home.
5. My book getting out, without entirely crushing me and my family.
6. The LRB.
7. The huge dent in my car compelling me to stop worrying about when I will fix the antenna.
8. New snow saucer ready to go.
9. Colleagues and friends making life bearable.
10. Z and P . . .