Monday, March 17

Low expectations

I heard bits of Bush's clown speech last Friday. Gail Collins sums it up:

We’re really past expecting anything much, but in times of crisis you would like to at least believe your leader has the capacity to pretend he’s in control...


The country that elected George Bush — sort of — because he seemed like he’d be more fun to have a beer with than Al Gore or John Kerry is really getting its comeuppance. Our credit markets are foundering, and all we’ve got is a guy who looks like he’s ready to kick back and start the weekend.

Thursday, March 13

Hammer time

Dr. Hammermesh left MSU for UT Austin just prior to my arrival in East Lansing 1993. At the time I felt shortchanged. Reading his blog--which offers short anecdotes on the economics in (his) everyday life and current events--I realize now I was also shortchanged as an undergrad. Back in times of yore before the Internets, we had no easy access to these kernels of wisdom. We had office hours and the library. Today these kernels abound and can be found with the click of a mouse.

Azalea


Our newest addition, Zalie Burnstein!
DOB: Nov. 13, 2007

21 inches, 9.9 ounces