I just found an absolutely earnest online discussion of whether or not Harry Potter would likely be circumcised. I really, REALLY wish I was joking.

My abilities to feel optimistic about this upcoming year are being severely hampered. I just have no ability to look on the bright side and say, "It'll probably work out," as so far, my graduate school experience has been highly karma-challenged. I swear, I was a brutal dictator in a former life, the way the past year has gone.

Bugger.