i had to go to the library today to find some austronesian grammars, and to my chagrin discovered that they were enforcing a mask-wearing rule. all library patrons must put on a face mask, so as to prevent the spread of SARS. i must admit, this seems rather excessive to me. i mean, whoever heard of getting SARS at the library? so i had to run over to familymart (right next to the library--i suppose they're in cahoots) and get a mask. i chose a sensibly plain-looking mask, and discovered after opening the package that the mask, far from being plain, sported the bottom half of the likeness of a teddy bear. oh well. there goes 27 cents. i mean, nt dollars.