Finally! The albatross is gone from around my neck; the essay is finished and on its way to the editor. Now I sit back and wait for the next assignment. In the meantime, produce must be obtained for the traditional New Year's salade Olivier. Also, I want Finn Crisps.

Questions without answers.

Question number one: why did Blogger let me register two profiles under the same name and nickname?
Question number two: how do I merge the two profiles?
Question number three: do I even want to merge the two profiles?
Extra credit: why am I writing this when my essay on "The Year Without a Summer" is now a month overdue and I need money to pay rent?