we're off to indiana! it's time for early christmas with my parents, and the wedding of two lovely, wonderful people who are ideal for each other. it should be a good mix of family and old friends. what could be a better way to spend a weekend? now if we can just get out the door and on the road, things will be nearly perfect. my brother has outdone himself with surprises and generosity this week, by the way. first i received two cds - over the rhine and innocence mission - and i thought he did a fantastic job with my christmas present. then i got home yesterday and found his other gift, which were the very cool keen sydney shoes that i've been wanting but were a bit much to buy for myself. thank you, dear matthew! (he'll be getting his very own birthday post next week.) ok. time to see if daniel is ready.