what I know.

I mentioned that I read a WHOLE BUNCH yesterday. And thanks to that, here's what I know:

• The scary-ass midterm next week is a lot less scary now. I went through my notes, and I've only got a few gaps in them. I also made a list of the readings upon which the midterm is based -- readings that were billed as "optional," but seem a whole lot more necessary now that I've seen the review questions. And it's not bad. {/hyperventilation}
• Paul Schuman's article called "Nonincremental Policymaking" is freaking brilliant. I can send you a copy if you really like, though I know it may not thrill you like it did me -- I saved it to read last while at the library last night, because I knew once I started it, I wouldn't want to stop until I was done reading. I thought it was absolute sheer genius and I plan to get to school early on Saturday to talk to Dr. E. about it. I just can't figure out ... why didn't *I* think of this? And, I am really eager to do a lit search to see if others have expanded upon his theory since it was published. If not, well, HELL! I've got a great topic for a future paper! Sweet! :)

(More soon, it's time to head home...!)