Went for coffee with friend last night, then dinner with another friend and to Dyer Observatory to look at Mars. Atmospheric disturbance was pretty bad, but it was really bright and the night was crystal-clear. Lovely!

Woke up today and decided must buy new pants. Existing pants are starting to swim on me and look idiotic. Want two pairs of A & F khakis, same brand and style as now (wider leg is great) but 32 or 30 instead of 34. Also need jeans (ditto store and size). Why their guys' pants fit me better than any on earth is something I will never know.

This means spending $150 on three pairs of pants. But when you only have 3 in heavy rotation, that is not so bad.