Adam and Woody left for the Island shortly after five o'clock. They should make it in 11 hours, plus or minus. There's a web cam that shows cars crossing the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick to PEI. (The picture bounces somewhat because the camera is sitting high on light pole that sways a bit in the wind.) Once, when Sandra was on her way to see her folks, I caught sight of her on the bridge.

The classical station in Boston is starting to put more Christmas music into its rotation. They're playing a couple an hour now. By Christmas Eve, that's all they'll play. Some of pop stations have been playing all Christmas music since the weekend before Thanksgiving.

The Rockettes are playing in Boston this season. The local PBS station reviewer commented that the dancers performed to "bland arrangements of tunes unworthy of the elevator."

Job prospects are picking up. I've sent resumes to four places in the last few days. I'll have a phone interview today or tomorrow.

So Pedro is going to the Mets. Well, it's not surprising. He wanted the respect that a long-term contract would demonstrate. We'll miss him. He's been the best pitcher in town since Roger Clemens. Theo Epstein is a smart guy, however, and can put a good team on the field.