Springtime and Ich-Manifestation

Spring is here in Hyde Park, confirming my theory that the weather here is lovely for three-quarters of the year, or two-thirds of the academic year. With spring come thoughts of love, of course, and sex, and what better to write about? So I think I'll write my next few posts about what love is, and what is sexy. You might say, "But James, how can you be an expert on what is sexy?" The answer is simple - for all my faults, I am observant and very good at appreciating beauty around me. In fact, I think my greatest skill, if you can call it that, is my capacity for pleasure. In a world of producers and consumers, it's very clear where my comparative advantage lies. In all likelihood, this is grounds enough for government subsidy, but we don't live in a particularly just world.

Also, for those of you in Chicago, I highly recommend swinging by the fourth floor of Cobb Hall to see an exhibit called The Ich-Manifestation, sponsored by the Renaissance Society. It's free and, as far as I can tell, open to the public. It's around until April 17th. It doesn't take a lot of time to enjoy it, but you could probably spend some enjoyable time there with friends. It's definitely something to talk about.