Today I have to make the introduction to a grant proposal exciting and engaging, because that’s all most of the reviewers will read. If that’s true, I should do it for a percentage of what they’re asking for, on a contingency basis.

That is so true.

I wish I could send you some easily.

Oh dear. That doesn't sound good at all. I hope I'm wrong.

He has all the best toys.

Thank you so much. He was such a good person. Really thoughtful and laid back and really dedicated to his craft.

I haven’t, but I should.

Because some of us regard them as the Devil’s playthings.

That reminds me. I keep forgetting to post updates here, but the latest episode of ETP is Bread as it ought to be [eatthispodcast.com].

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.