Went to see Lord of the Rings again. I'm pleased that it definitely stands up to repeat viewings. I can't remember how many times I've seen it now.... Three? Four? I must admit that I will next be viewing it on a DVD in the comfort of my own home. It's hard to sit so long in theater seats.

Also, it's cruel of them to make a three hour movie that features a great deal of splashing water throughout the third hour. I mean -- three hours, you've got to bring along a drink for that trek. But by the end you finished your drink a long time ago, and you have other biological needs.

Books: I staid up too late working on my short story last night. I did get to sleep before the birds started chirping, but only just. I only got about seven pages written. And I'm not real confident they're any good. At least it makes the thing longer. You get paid by the word for short stories, you know.