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Flying Spaghetti Monster Portrait in Pasta

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cute otter babies

So what if nearly every school in 50 miles is closed, limbs breaking are causing power outages, and things are still getting worse. Evidently the meetings must go on and campus is open. I am headed off in hopes of not sliding off in a ditch in the name of doing my job. Given that most people live even further away than I do, I may arrive to find ( Read more... )

The cutest polar bear attack you will ever see and who knew hippos could be cute.

In all likelihood we are going to have to cancel a phone interview with a possible chair candidate. Said interview is scheduled for 8 a.m. tomorrow and weather forecasts make it likely that campus will be closed. The Dean/Acting Chair wants to have Monday morning or Tuesday afternoon as a backup plan. Looking at the weather forecasts for the 879 ( Read more... )

A few people have commented that the books/CDs reached them; I hope most of the packages have found their way to their new homes.

Some people have too much time on their hands if they are using it for a good cause. See what I mean? (work safe if somewhat disturbing animal video)

Today's happy thing is finally getting to see the place that will soon be home and liking the possibilities of what I saw.

It is freaking cold here. Supposedly it is about 13 and feels like 4F but it feels much colder than that to me. Looks like a few inches of snow are headed our way tomorrow; hopefully not enough to cause campus to close and finals to be moved to Saturday ( Read more... )

Friday's moments and happenings of happiness/gratefulness:

• the snow was lovely as I drove to campus
• finally learning more about the house where I will be moving
• growing connections with people on campus and the time spent with them at the after Senate social