Jacob the runner

Sunday morning our compound hosted a 5k and 10k race and fun walk to raise money for the earthquake. They donated 500 rmb (about $70) for each person who registered -- and there were a lot. They have somehow partnered with the Yale Club, because…

Anna ballet recital

Nothing speaks to the fact that I have been too busy more than the fact that it has taken me almost two weeks to post these pictures from Anna's ballet recital. "Cute" only begins to describe it. Ditto with "hilarious."

Anna ballet recital

Nothing speaks to the fact that I have been too busy more than the fact that it has taken me almost two weeks to post these pictures from Anna's ballet recital. "Cute" only begins to describe it. Ditto with "hilarious."

Woodie Alan in the studio

We have started the process of recording a CD. Last Monday we finished about half of five songs. That probably sounds nonsensical if you don't know how recording goes -- instrument by instrument, track by track. My participation was curtailed…