(Virtual, of course) The wheels of government turn slowly, ever so slowly, but at least they are turning, and progress, or its approximation, is being made. This is a true test of my ability to refrain from speaking, to speak slowly when I do, to remain deferential, to appear to listen intently to off topic ramblings— in short to exercise extreme patience. None of it comes natural.

So far, I seem to be doing it.