Stopgap: Letter from Dada

Well, I'm on the road later today, heading for Durham, but I thought I would throw a bone to all of you who are jonesing for any detail about my life. This is not exactly about my life, but Dada wrote me a letter that touches on baby culture, so I thought I would share it with you:

"Dear Maddie,

"I went to Jerusalem last weekend and thought of you every day. Aren't you glad that you live in a place where your caretaker doesn't have to carry a gun?


"But although the region has its problems, don't worry about me -- I feel totally safe. Also, you will be glad to know that Israel is a cosmopolitan place; they have all the hallmarks of an advanced culture:


"Dada climbed through a big dark tunnel while he was in Jerusalem. It even had a stream running through it -- it was crazy! He looked something like this:


"However, he took heart because a tiny person up ahead of him reminded him of you and your braveness:


"Well, I miss you, tiny Madster, and I'll see you soon. Take care of Mama and your grandparents,

"--Dada"

Scribe goes on sabbatical

My scribe is leaving town for a month! Worse, he's taking the camera. You know what this means... you'll have to watch the tabloid gossip columns to get your Maddie fix during June.

Ciao for now,

The Madster