The "Malling" of America

When I was in college as a "first-year" biology student, I had this crazy professor who used to harp on about how bad the world was going to get in the next few years, energy consumption, cancer from a weakening ozone. Etc. etc. The stuff about climate change wasn't why he was crazy-- he used to harp on about lots of his theories. Seriously, he had retired, but they asked him to keep teaching a few courses. He really needed to not teach anymore.

But one of the things he talked about was what a drain on the environment malls are. They suck a lot of energy, and they're this big pit of heat and consumption. He was pretty much right.

That doesn't mean I don't still love a good mall.

Yesterday, as part of my exercise campaign, I walked twice around the largest mall in town (which is pretty big). It's a good place to exercise in bad weather-- no rain, no excessive heat or cold. I did shop a little after the rapid scan around the whole place. Bought some stuff from Williams-Sonoma, which is an evil money-sucking store. :)

Last night, dinner party with "Easter style" menu-- it was very nice, but most likely the last such party till after the babies are born. I am still a little sore from overdoing it yesterday. Tired, and needing a nap already.

Today, Easter Sunday with Andrew's folks out at the lake. I'm going to bake a Meyer Lemon cake, and take some good home made guacamole. Yum. Texas style Easter consists of taco salad & brisket. If you've never had Texas brisket, you have not had the best way it's cooked. MMMM.

Anyway, sorry for no post yesterday then a boring one today. It happens. :)