Calling a Time Out

Two days off for myself during the University's final exam break. A chance to catch up on home projects -- the first real days off since the transition started in earnest back in April. Use them or loose them, in University system.

Out of town part of this time -- but before heading out the door -- a passing nod to the stupidity of the governor of Illinois.

Let's put aside the fact you've been under investigation. How about the thought that as a public official, everything you say (or your wife says) may be recorded -- or at least copies requested when it is email.

Or, as a public official, did you think by avoiding email and using the phone you'd be OK/