Leaving the West

In a few hours I'm getting on a plane for New York again. It's been a very tough break on me in California and in many ways it will be good to get back to work and focus my mind again. On the other hand, California is my real home and it's hard to leave even when I am in need of some distance. I do want to say THANK YOU to all the wonderful friends who have been so supportive over the last few weeks and made the burdens of life easier to bear. Thank you also to my Davis peeps for the hospitality and to Columbia/Barnard friends for keeping in touch through the ether. While nothing seemed to go according to plan this last month, somehow I have emerged ready to tackle semester #2 and at least it seems I'll be returning to a mild winter. Who knows? Miracles might even occur and I might get to the gym if it isn't freezing out. Happy New Year to all.
  ¶ 4:53 PM