In the New and Old Testaments the phrase “for 40 days and 40 nights” was used to mean a long time. As Tom and I were talking about New Years resolutions this afternoon we talked about how we should probably set some resolutions for the next 40 days (around which point our son will be born) and then re-analyze afterwords. Hearing the number 40 struck me for some reason. At first a certain amount of panic set in, but than a feeling of peace that 40 days was a “long time.” I have all the time I need to finish up the few projects I have left, I just need to calm down and do them.