casey is sick

Casey called me at 2:30 a.m. because he was so ill he felt he'd better see a doctor. I arranged for one to come (house calls are normal here; it was just a matter of talking to the front desk at the hotel to get it set up, even at that hour), and this morning when I talked to him he was a little better and at least had slept some. He was even able to joke about the "terrible advice" the doctor had given him, which was that he should eat an apple, a pomegranate, or a BANANA. Many of you know how Casey feels about bananas: the word "disgusting" typically comes up in relation to them.

Anyway, so we're without him at work today and hoping for his speedy recovery. Get well soon, buddy!

I hope everyone back home had a relaxing and fun 4th of July holiday. Here in India we have to wait for August 15th before we celebrate independence from the British. As Priya would say, "Down with the Crown!"