Things here are going very well, we're just about to start our independent

research projects (which of course means separating from the group for a

while, which is sad). Before I realize it, though, I'll be back home and

going to normal school again--an odd thought to me, I assure you. Sounds

like things are going well there, too; some changes and things with DEAL

that make me excited to come back and see what's up and what's been going on

back in Des Moines.

Bis spater,

Joe