Okay, so it's been a while, but it's been a really busy summer. Leah and I got married, with families present, in the middle of July. So that pretty much took up the first half of summer. I'm getting ready to start grad school at the end of September, and, well, that's taking up most of the rest of summer ( Read more... )

okay, sorry for being so vague. Here are the nitty gritty details. I'm going to the OSU graduate school for forestry. Currently, it will be for a Master of Forestry degree. It's a one year program which will get me ready for a more focused degree in forestry (economics, probably). I start this fall, assuming I either 1) get that assistantship, or 2 ( Read more... )

Oh my god, I'm going to grad school!!

I love living in a part of the world where spring has it's first little fits and starts in the middle of February. Yes, winter will continue to try, but the little yellow and purple crocuses tell us the truth. Three whole days of beauteous sunshine ( Read more... )

Ah snow, how I have missed thee. It's nice to be back in Maine after nearly three years away. I haven't been through a good snowstorm since I left Earlham, and it's just so beautiful! Completely worth the cold. I just wish Leah and the dogs were here to enjoy it. Even the cats would probably like it better than the rain rain rain. I have spent time ( Read more... )

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The rain begins...I hope the forcast for next week of warmer weather and some sun holds through. Currently I'm pet sitting for Piemer, and really cute old black cat with a weird personality. He has to eat regularly so I'm spending the night. It's the only job I do that for, and I miss my little cozy family. It's nice to have a little quiet space ( Read more... )

Today has been awesome. I mowed the lawn, built a worm box for composting, painted our lovely third bedroom, and now I'm attempting to pay my credit card. Stupid Chase online policies are so obnoxious. They SAY they sent me a passcode so I could get online, but there is not one in my inbox, or on my phone. Stupid technology. Anyway, I am excited. ( Read more... )

Just found out a little girl who has been coming into our store sporadically since last year is getting a new home from extreme makeover: home addition. she's going through her second fight with cancer. such an awesome kid. Sure makes me realize how lucky I am to be in good health, and to have a partner in good health, and have a home that is in ( Read more... )

Today it is beautiful outside, and I'm inside working. I hope it's nice tomorrow so I can work in the yard. We planted the garden and have lots of lovely flowers in the yard now. Morning Glories, violas, marigolds, and lots more. I gave the holiday tree a home in the backyard by the shed last weekend. It already seems happier. And it's prickly so ( Read more... )