back in the office

For the first time in a month. Quite a relief. Though I’ve been able to keep up with routine administrative work via the web, there is of course a pile of snail mail here that will take some time to deal with, and that’s why I’m sleeping on campus tonight.

Tanks still on the streets in Cairo. People seem relieved, and so far I’ve experienced a 50-50 split between those who trust and deeply respect the army and those who are deeply worried about what comes next. Also, much disgust for Mubarak’s final speech. That seems nearly universal so far.

I’ve not had a chance to read the news yet, but someone tells me protestors have returned to Tahrir out of anger that police are being used to clear the crowds. If true, then it’s a tone-deaf move. You’re also not likely to scare the Egyptian public with police at this point.