Well, there is only one surefire cure for the mulligrubs: opera! Last night, the Birds, W., and I went to our first ever opera. It was Mozart's Cosi fan tutti, in English. Which led to some very dubious lyrics (?) like "he is our fiancees' mutual aquaintance" sung in exquisite harmony. Nevertheless, I was smitten. It's good I waited this long to see an opera. I never would have liked it as a green 28 year old.

And in answer to your inquiries: I spent my birthday doing laundry and working on my fantasy novel. Hee, hee.