What's currently on/in my...

Nightstand: Momofuku for me; Mr. Popper's Penguins for Nikita; Something Good for Ivan
Kindle: this week's issue of The Economist; two most recent broadcasts of "The American Life;" material for tomorrow's lecture
CD player: Elv1s 30 #1 Hits - great soundtrack for making meals or fighting among the boys
DVD player: Zastava, yet another Russian series
Dinner plate: last night's Lasagne Bolognese and Russian sauerkraut
Neck: a heart made by Ivan, with the word "Mum"