Affective science suggests that there are four basic human emotions: happiness, sadness, fear and anger. Some studies also include surprise and disgust. I hereby make the case for a new addition to the list(s) - "hot shower sour." It's one of those universal first world experiences. That sinking feeling you get when you realize, standing naked and cold at the edge of a shower with your hand under the cold water, that it is NOT going to heat up. You will NOT ...

Just a quick note to let everyone know that we arrived safe and sound in Kathmandu. Not sure where we are staying, but it's awesome. No garbage or cows on the streets and I'm actually sitting in a bar enjoying a real drink with real music playing! A few months back I heard the news of Lou Reed's death while traveling from some country to the next. Today I was saddened to hear of Pete Seger's passing. Wow. End of an era. Just ordered another Manhattan and am humm...