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I just watched Bush's statement on my little black and white television. All I can say is, frankly, I'm scared. Again. I'm scared for Iraqis, for Americans, for Britons, for Spaniards, for Israelis, for Palestinians, for the world.

(BTW: Canada's Prime Minister issued a statement earlier saying that we will not fight without a U.N. resolution.)

Lent resolution

I don't think I've mentioned what I'm giving up for Lent yet. I'm not Catholic, or even a member of a denomination that tends to encourage fasting or similar observances. However, I still do consider myself a religious person, though probably not a Christian in the most orthodox sense, and I've been lacking in religious observance lately so I wanted to do something.

I'm not eating dessert. I figured this had historical precedent (giving up sugar, sweets) and was manageable. Originally, I had intended to forego dessert at the meal hall, but after noticing how frequently I miss meals there now (due to their new hours) I've pretty well decided to extend it to all desserts after meals.