Welcome to the Beach

Part of my New Year's commitment is begin doing things in a more deliberate and purposeful fashion - or at least to emulate that idea. Lately, I've had a rootless feeling that seems to be related to doing things (teaching, research) in a rote fashion without much purpose. This blog is one effort to be more focused in my efforts. Of course, this may end up nowhere and without a point, but let's give it a whirl.