The calm before the storm...

I've been experiencing a much slower pace of life in these last couple of weeks than I have had in a long time, between not working and no classes yet. I have done a couple of interviews and reported on them, started a blog for news of my summer and my project, visited with old friends, and have walked a lot in this part of town and down to Talpiyot and Katamon, but in general, I'm not busy. I go out during the day when I have to (the mid-day heat is not too pleasant), but I often have only one appointment a day, which leaves me a lot of time for extra sleep in the morning (I'm rarely up before 8 am - practically unheard of at home). I don't like the loneliness, though. That's ending soon, because a couple from RRC and their baby are coming in on Tuesday, and I think the apartment will suddenly seem very small! The place will certainly be more lively, so I'm looking forward to their arrival. I met a college friend whom I hadn't seen since about 1976 for a late lunch today. On Wednesday, I'm off to Tel Aviv for a couple of days to continue my project (anyone there have a place that I can crash Wednesday night?) Hope all are well and that the heat wave in DC has passed.