I am still in Atlanta, spending time with my sisters. One of them has just married, which is why I came to visit.

One of my sisters is raising twins and a four-year-old, so I have been helping wherever possible. Time with family has been good. Last night, I drove one of my sister’s friends to the MARTA station so she could continue to the airport. On the way home, however, I became slightly lost. There were not many turns, but the distance was considerable. My sister’s directions included an uncertain street name, while my mother’s map had the wrong address circled, albeit one that seemed consistent with the directions. Eventually, I found my way home, ate some good food, and fell asleep.

Today, the wider world seems unusually eventful. NASA reported that debris had fallen from the Space Shuttle, although there was not yet any indication of serious damage, so I hoped it would return safely. More immediately concerning was the military coup in Thailand, where I had been only recently. My friend Sean was living in Chiang Mai and told me the news just as CNN began reporting it in the United States. He said television stations were showing images of the King. It was a worrying development, and I sent him my best wishes.