2:58 PM :: Stephen (contact)

Back in New Haven: And fresh from a Torts exam, with a complex issue-spotter invoving hazardous chemicals, allegedly defective car seats, and the exposure of chimpanzees to Barry Manilow. (No joke.)

In other news, I came back from vacation to find the following on my answering machine. Disturbing, no?

"You have two messages:

"Message One:

"'Hi, this is, uh, [name inaudible]. I'm having a little trouble again, Doctor. [cough] The tooth came out again, while I was eating. That was back on Friday, but I was awfully sorry about what I heard about your father -- didn't want to bother ya then. Get back to me as soon as you can, please? Thank you.'

"Monday, 2:42 p.m.

"Message Two:

"'If you would like to discontinue this automated recording, press 1.

"'An inmate from DONALD W. WYATT DETENTION FACILITY, DONALD W. WYATT DETENTION FACILITY, has attempted to place a call to this phone number.

"'The call wasn't able to complete, due to a collect call block with your local telephone company. If you would like to receive calls from DONALD W. WYATT DETENTION FACILITY in the future, please have this block removed, by calling your local telephone provider. Thank you. To repeat this message, press 3.'

"Monday, 7:07 p.m.

"End of Messages."