back from DC

Have been in Washinton DC since early Saturday for the TRB conference ..
Just got back last night, just in time for Tuesday night bowling. :)

My talk was pretty good.. was well received, with great interaction from the audience. And no, I didn't have sweaty palms this time. So maybe it helps preparing the slides a day before the presentation is due huh? :)

What else is new with me?? leseeee... hmmmm... reading a lot.. as you can see from my list. And that's about it. Nothing earth shattering to record. No pictures either..


Am kicking myself for leaving my camera behind at the hotel when I went up to the National Zoo in DC. Did get lucky and managed to see the Panda Baby.. Tai Shan, which means "peaceful mountain" in Chinese. (The pic is from the national zoo's website)

Also the regular exhibits.. lions and tigers and bears.. and reptiles.. hadn't been to a zoo in such a long time so t'was nice. And the weather was just beautiful. Lucky me .