The past few weeks I have been the Acting Director of my unit, performing both my own role and that of my departed supervisor. While the additional duties have been educational and challenging (in a good way), I have been …
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Corn Mazes and Bonfires
This year for my birthday Dennis planned a perfect day.
It started with a party at our place in the early afternoon. Friends flowed in throughout the day and we chatted, played games, drank, and ate an absurd amount of …
One Year Anniversary
One year ago today we stood on the Oregon Coast and said, “I do.” It’s crazy how time flies. It was an eventful year, even if it feels like it passed in the blink of an eye.
We’ve decided (or …
Summer Vacation on Crystal Lake, Michigan
Sunday
On Sunday, August 17, Dennis and I flew from Baltimore, MD, to Traverse City, Michigan, by way of Newark.
We arrived at the tiny airport in Traverse City in the late afternoon where Drew picked us up and we …
Let’s Get Out of the City! Days 4 and 5
Thursday, May 1
Asheville, NC to Roanoke, VA
We checked out of our AirBnB apartment at 10AM and headed to Early Girl Eatery, which had been recommended by numerous people. 
I wasn’t impressed by my food and the waitstaff …
Let’s Get Out of the City! Day 3
Wednesday, April 30
Asheville, North Carolina
This morning we were up by 8AM to meet our friend Liz for breakfast. On our way out the door we made a friend:
We met Liz at Over Easy Café before her work …