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RZ> I was wondering if there is a way to replace a typed-in date in my
RZ> diary file with a variable that is the current date.
> There is no such function, but you can do it with a diary sexp:
>     %%(equal date (calendar-current-date)) Blah blah blah

I also like to have todo lists and merge them with my diary in that way.
Maybe calendar should support it "natively" ?
It could also do things like "add a todo entry `pay the rent' every month".


        Stefan