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There is no joy in Mudville tonight! It was close but close was not enough! The 49ers did an amazing turnaround in the final half, prompted by 30 minute power outage, but in a tip-toe final play failed to bring home the crown. The Ravens are enjoying the almost lost but eventually gained win.

Aside from following the game, I watched a Coen brothers film this evening--A Serious Man. It was a tongue-in-cheek (although it was cited as a black comedy) portrayal of a regular guy whose world is coming apart before his eyes. The story relies heavily on using his, and most of his family and associates, Jewish heritage to both poke fun at and also frame what takes place. No doubt much of the film is an homage to the Coens' biographies and childhood interactions with the world. I think I watched this film with the H's at some point, but am not sure about that. There were elements that seemed familiar but a lot that were not. I know I don't need to see it again--once and maybe twice have been enough. The film's opening, which is a dramatization of a fable or story, was interesting but didn't seem to contribute to the subsequent plot--other than the depiction of how a normal person or family inherits bad luck.

C&M classes resume tomorrow! Looking forward to the exercise! Will be a busy week or so it portends!