Bits and pieces

I learned that the overdue fines for books don't go directly to the library as I'd assumed, but to the city, which can do as it pleases with the money. At least, that's how it works in Cambridge.

The hospital across the street from me is having a "mock Disaster Drill event" this weekend. I wonder why they don't just have a distaster drill, and what turns it into an event.

The birds are awfully noisy around here by around 5 am. Pleasant to hear, but it would be nice to be able to sleep just a little bit later.

I was surprised to find out that the downstairs neighbors don't care for the next-door neighbor's lovely accordion music. She's quite talented; I'd been looking forward to hearing her all winter.

I'm off to NYC for a family bar mitzvah. Enjoy your weekend.