AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 30 — The fact that I'm writing nothing but the journal is one reason that I'm changing the journal.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 7 — Discussion at the party in the law office: Lasik surgery.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1 — I'll bet the retailers welcome the cold. It makes one think it's time to get out there and buy presents and mufflers, coats and gloves.