Which Superhero are you.

This was an interesting question... not being much of a superhero expert, I can't tell whether my test results were expected or not... Didn't seem like I would be THE FLASH. It must not have everything to do with footspeed. Try it yourself at thesuperheroquiz.com

A visit with Andi

What nice surprise to hear from Andi last evening. It's been far too long since we've spoken. He sent me some photos and we've each promised to stay better connected. He is studying business administration, working at the trucking company, and pursuing diving and sailing. He remembered sailing with me on Lake Pepin... His family is all in good health and doing well.

Something not necessarliy seasonal...

I've taken to following Steven Levitt's, in part because I enjoyed his book, and in part because Laurie is an econ major and I tend to like the lens those economics folks look through. I don't necessarily understand how they do it, but I find the discussion thought provoking. So I noticed the title

Not so easy to adopt from China anymore

Relevant because my niece was adopted from China. My take-away message, it's always troublesome when a government tries to identify particular "suitable" characteristics - in this case parenting abilities/skills. I wouldn't necessarily agree with Levitt that simply raising the price solves the problem either. It would suggest that people for whom money is less a concern are necessarily more suitable adoptive parents, but it does seem like a nice way to subsidize the orphanages...

Welcome Mabel

Mabel has become part of the family on Sunday December 17th. She's a 12 week old puggle, and is a very good puppy. She's eager to do the right things and we are enjoying having her learn to be part of the household.

I've uploaded a few pics.

Mabel

Princess Lolly is honored...

Just in from Laurie... is this cool or what?

From: Cutchins, Doug
Sent: Fri 12/8/2006 11:21 AM
To: Lay, Margaret J; Glapa, Laurie M
Cc: Kelley, Loretta A
Subject: Carnegie Jr Fellowship

Gretchen and Laurie,

Congratulations! The college's Carnegie Junior Fellowship nominating committee has elected to nominate the two of you for this honor. While the committee usually conducts interviews in advance of nominations, this year a) the two of you were our only applicants, and b) you are both very, very strong candidates. The committee feels that you will both represent the institution quite well, and that you both have a very good chance to win this fellowship. If either or both of you receive a finalist interview, we can hold mock interviews for you at that point.

It's so nice to see Laurie being recognized for all her hard work.

Old School...

Got this from my Dad today... he was back in Lewiston over the past weekend in an appearance with his Barbershop quartet. I'm not sure what the event was, but they were raising money for something or other. Brought in the big talent, which is now from out of town. He reported that he enjoyed seeing several of his old work-mates from the Lewiston schools. I should work on getting him to start of blog of his own... he's the one with the celebrity life-style.