Happy Valentines Day

To all the people I love in my life.

I don't usually "do" anything for this holiday, but some of my students brought chocolates and small cards to class last night. They're currently decorating my desk, which is piled with: apples, peanut butter, flash cards, a Skype headset, a bag of flour, an empty plate, a Big Sur article and Forbes Top 100 Companies to Work For 2007.

Underneath, on the floor: a bag of Starbucks Christmas blend, some Hershey kisses, and The Complete Fitness Ball Workout Kit.

It's like Margaret Thatcher's purse (which famously had everything you ever need in life inside), only on an Ikea table.

This is how I survive my days.