10/31: interesting but...

I read an article today that was thought-provoking and interesting; it was also focused on a topic that I once thought I'd spend a lot of research time and energy on and written in the mode I was trained in during graduate school.  Though I enjoyed the article and am glad I read it, I was also glad (and kind of surprised) to realize that I don't regret the twists and turns of my research path leading in a different direction.

10/30: done

...with a letter of recommendation I needed to write.  I am reminded of the goodness of doing these in the morning--when I am fresh and optimistic.  Even better when I can also be on the porch with kind air and light.

10/29: an addition

...to the collection of little animals.

10/27: voting

Chris and I went to early voting today.  I am so ready for the election to be over; the media deluge has been overwhelming.  Though there's a bit more of election season left, it feels good that my part in it is done.

10/26: getting (a little) ahead

Getting just a tad ahead to make tomorrow a little easier.

10/25: no line

...to get our flu shots.  (And the flu shots themselves are good things, too.)

10/24: flying

...over Bigelow after work.