I got some information about the Mason MA in the History of Decorative Arts program at the Smithsonian today in the mail. It included the latest edition of Smithsonian Associate (a magazine detailing lectures, exhibits, and classes for the month). On the front is a picture of Adam G. Riess, Novel Prize winner and astrophysicist. He gave a lecture this month at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory on the nature of dark matter. I was reminded of you and how close our worlds actually are. I'd send you the article: If I cared to spend the money on postage for it.