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I can’t believe it’s been 3 weeks since I’ve written anything here. Reasons? Lots of reading and grading. Maggie and I took a trip to Great Basin, which was awesome. We somehow snagged the very last campsite in the upper … Continue reading →

Not the usual holiday weekend. Usually, I’m someplace else: Torrey, Taos, or at least Huntsville for a parade then a BBQ and fireworks. This year, Jake went to Torrey with my folks and the rest of us stayed home. S … Continue reading →

And it’s hot. Time to get all of the outdoor activities done early. Sigh. But it’s not a bad thing for keeping me indoors–or at least on the patio–reading and grading. For some reason I’m wracked with feelings of indecision … Continue reading →

It seemed overwhelming last Sunday when I was madly reading Whitman and Dickinson for the first day of class. Now, I’m warmed up and enjoying the reading and preparation of James, Howells, Jewett, and Freeman for Monday. It’s fun re-learning … Continue reading →

On Sunday, I madly prepped for my first American Lit class, which met yesterday, and crammed in some time with fathers. Crazy entry to the week. And now I must settle down to daily reading and work. Lovely weather makes … Continue reading →

Great day at OMSI with Jake yesterday. Then some play-time with the boys at the playground. Busy little guys! Unbelievable USA game with Slovenia…lots of controversy about the recalled goal. Today we’ll check out Voodoo Doughnut then get ready to … Continue reading →

Rainy, cool…much like the weather’s been back home! Jake and I arrived yesterday morning and spent the day with the boys and Katy and later Shelley: shopping at Powell’s, eating, walking, hot-tubbing, and playing Texas hold-em, which I won 🙂 … Continue reading →

Sometime in the night it started blowing like crazy. We put pillows over our heads and hunkered in for more sleep, but when we got up (~9, since we’re trying to cherish these mornings when we actually can sleep in) … Continue reading →

I just haven’t had time to post much here. Monday morning I realized that I only had 2 weeks left to get all of the projects I wanted done before my summer semester starts. Eek! So I’ve been madly weeding, … Continue reading →

I rested my elbow yesterday and it feels much better. Yay! And I’ve been wearing the tennis elbow brace while knitting, weeding, and cleaning. Maybe there’s hope. Finished Mankell’s Faceless Killers the other day. I really enjoy the Wallander books … Continue reading →