So sorry, dear readers, for the lack of updates! I’ve been busy with school, this fellowship, and my dear mother has been in town and I spent last night and today with her gallivanting around New York City doing all sorts of New York Times-sanctioned activities and eating at New York Times-sanctioned restaurants. I’ve had to somehow prepare for this week in the off-hours, and unfortunately, I have to push the more substantive blogging until tomorrow.

Thanks for your patience, dear readers.