return to work after a three day weekend. it's not easy and perhaps makes a statement about the work. i've divided my projects into six segments, each done semiannually. this half year:

1. become a sage
2. make my bedroom a sanctuary
3. observe shabbat
4. lose weight
5. move ahead professionally
6. create my synagogue's future

how did i do?

1. i had an editorial in the delaware medical journal and a personal letter with the head of united synagogue of conservative judaism
2. i started organizing things but it's a daunting task and my wife has other priorities
3. i read rabbi frand's commentary every week and i had a shabbat guest.
4. i weigh more than in january. restricting intake has been a struggle and i've been very inconsistent with exercise
5. i decided to divest myself of the st. francis hospital. i'd like to become an expert on coordination of care and cchs may give me an opportunity to pursue this, if not i'll find the opportunity someplace else. i've written a few editorial pieces commenting to the aei think tank and gotten a few responses.
6. i've written a few editorials pieces, transmitted to people who can benefit from them. i've gotten the financial reports to be more understandable.

not bad, not great, but i worked at them with reasonable diligence. in a week it will be june, time to plan the next semiannual projects. i think i need to be more specific about what i want to do.