January 15th, 2010: Start reading it at breakfast and you'll be seducing someone special with it by dinner! THE LANGUAGE OF THE SEA.
I'm sure you've heard about the earthquake that affected Haiti, the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. It's done a lot of damage too, and thousands have lost their lives, while thousands more have lost their homes and need shelter.
I'd encourage you to make a donation to organizations that can help! MercyCorps is doing good work, as is the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health, as well as tons more other organizations: you can probably think of a few. Please donate some money if you can! One year ago today: what you need to imagine here is an english lit prof in tweed with a case of the righteous punches – Ryan