updates

On Wednesday, 1 July, I arrived in Philadelphia. Thanks to two research fellowships, I will remain in the City of Brotherly Love until the end of August.

Yesterday, I began my one-month tenure at the American Philosophical Society. So far, so good. I met a few of the other fellows and learned a little about their fascinating projects. I also began to read the records of Eastern State Penitentiary. The APS Library closed early yesterday for the reading of the Declaration of Independence -- a masterpiece meant to be read and heard.

Today, I think I will visit the Mütter Museum, whose website describes itself "as a valuable resource for educating and enlightening the public about our medical past and telling important stories about what it means to be human." I can't wait!