I think I said I was going to blog about my reading strategy. I'm currently cleaning out my reading pile which is the bottom drawer of my nightstand. There was a huge pile of literary journals and half-read magazines that have been collecting dust for who-knows-how-long. But I've been methodically reading my way through everything so that I can start the new year with a completely empty reading pile. This gives me a sense of accomplishment.

I saw Lord of the Rings yesterday and LOVED it. Bob went to Burger King today and got me two of those light-up mugs -- truly the most amazing movie merchandise ever -- and believe me I hate that stuff. It just keeps getting better.