I am perpetually reminded of the colossal extent to which my intuitive, idiosyncratic method of obtaining knowledge is incompatible with the intransigence and institutionalized complaisance which characterizes modern formal education. Alas, this is but one of an infinite number of hang-ups.

I'm flying back east to Baltimore for five days on the 28th of this month to see my Jew-kin. If I didn't dread the whole excruciatingly nerve-racking process of air travel so much, I'm sure I'd be looking forward to it.