Are you ready for spring break?

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As for me, all I know is that I am ready for a break. Even if "break" translates into "a week of working on research and taxes without having to teach class."

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Figure 1. A friend of the blog sent this to me and I decided it was quite appropriate for this time of year.

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That perfectly captures how I am feeling right now!

Thanks for the link; I'm really looking forward to seeing if ANYONE-- student or faculty-- is actually taking a real spring break this year!