Can't sleep, can't sleep, can't sleep. What is with getting older and not being able to sleep? I'm tired but my brain won't shut off. So I get up and wander around the condo, surf the net (do people say that anymore?), and waste a lot of time wondering why I can't sleep!

I remember a time when I couldn't finish the day without writing in a journal. Now I spend so much time working, exploring the internet, and wasting time watching reality television shows I rarely write what's on my mind. Not that it matters, does it?

Back in September I volunteered to serve as a community member on the AnnArbor.com editorial board. Every Monday, at 5:30pm, I meet with three of the editors and two other community members to discuss local issues. It's been quite interesting getting to know how the online newspaper business works (I wonder how long before the word "newspaper" is obsolte?). Last night we met with a local group opposing the expansion of the Ann Arbor Airport. They have very valid reasons to be concerned.

Lo and behold (that's how old people talk) I was born in 1955 and this is the year I turn 55! Honestly, the year 2010 sounds a lot stranger than the year 2000 did. Happy New Year!