Blogs from Bradenton, Florida, United States, North America

Merry Christmas to all of our friends and acquaintances around the world. Thinking of Matka Canyon waiters and cats and Weisbaden family and Mel's Christmas baby, the wonderful folks in Turkey like Tolga and Dr. Hassan and Pala and Hatice, Neuzet and Yussuf and our friends in Denizli, Slovenian teachers and pianists, Slovakian otters, Poland and 49er fans in Berlin. Vietnam buddies, Moroccan terrace partiers, Tunisian apartment keepers and Stuttgart friends. Chicagoans and Texans and Chloe and everyone near and dear. Merry Christmas to Mom and Dave and April and Raquel. God Bless you all. We arrived back in Florida on November 8th. We left Florida on November 18th. A rolling stone...... Our cat seemed happy to see us but my physicians reacted with professionally honed ambivalence when I tottered into their examining rooms. Nine days ... read more

Monday, August 6, 2012: To Gainesville! It was a long trip there, and I was sick from eating so much to try to keep myself occupied until 1 30 AM. That was a good plan – try to eat myself awake… Anyhow, when we finally got there it was lunch time, so we ate at this awesome place called Bagels Unlimited. I really wish one was right down the street. It’s cheap, delish and it had tons of veggie options. I had scrambled tempeh with a bagel with walnut cinnamon spread. I was full right into dinner. I couldn’t finish dinner because I was still so full. Anyhow, the museum of natural history was so great. It was nice to see another museum and what it had to offer. I liked the fact that it was ... read more

Monday , July 16, 2012 : Today was productive and easy going at the same time. We’ve got a pretty nice set up. I’m sure it’s not the same way for everyone here since Snooty’s birthday is fast approaching. We decided to make the 8 words of the museum (life adapts, everything changes, interactions happen, and place matters) the centerpiece of the signs. After work, three people offered to give us a ride home! It was funny – but a bit of a dilemma for a while. We couldn’t find Sam who offered us a ride first. Fortunately, she showed up, and we got to see her new apartment – She signed the lease and everything! When we got back, Shannon shared her yoga sequence she made with me, then we ate. Tuesday , July 17, ... read more

Monday, July 2, 2012 When we got to the museum, we were told that Dr. Murphy was a teeny late, so I ate the rest of my breakfast while I edited one of my 500 worders. When it was time, we went to the back of Snooty’s pool to wait. When the doctor came up, Matt was waiting to help Shannon network. I felt bad, as he was taking time out of his day to help us and first we were late leaving the condo because I didn’t look for him at a different parking spot and now because we were just standing watching Snooty while he was networking for us. Perhaps, I am simply being silly, but I don’t feel that I am being appreciative enough. Snooty’s exam was quite interesting – I know that ... read more

Monday: We came in a little late today, as Shannon felt a little sick after eating take-out. We got in around 12 30 and began working on ideas. It was tough to agree on what sorts of information we should start putting into writing. After talking to Matt, we both realized that we didn’t have a set or exact goal with the facts. Once we have them all down and figured out, then we organize and make them more readable. Tuesday: Today was a little slow, as Shannon wasn’t feeling well again. I didn’t want to say much to her, but I think she’s actually sick. I hope she starts feeling better soon. Our task was to continue with putting the facts into words that we will cut out into slips of paper. In my head, ... read more