cds i bought tonight
1. dixie chicks, _home_
2. the flaming lips, _yoshimi battles the pink robots_
3. bryan ferry, _frantic_

what i ate tonight
1. some of sue's shrimp.
2. half of a tamal de hongos with the nice mole sauce.
3. almost a half chicken with roasted, citrus-spiced skin.
4. some yummy plantanos.
5. seltzer with cranberry juice and a twist of lime, through a straw.

mail i got today
1. tempting reminder/enticement card from the new york times the message of which is to subscribe.
2. thank-you letter from edwene gaines, with (a) encouraging chapter and verse having to do with prosperity, as well as (b) enclosures about several upcoming, reasonably-priced workshops to be held at her retreat center.
3. pamphlet about sxsw 2003, something i don't feel much excitement about at the moment.
4. new copy of saveur.