Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Signs of Spring!

Over the past two to three weeks I've notice this pair of ducks.  The first time I saw them I figured they were en route with the rest of their pack (I forget what a group of ducks is called...).  Then I saw them again.  And again.  As I've  seen the two of them together I started to come up with names for them:  Herbert and Mildred, Callum and Edie, Fred and Winifred, Antoine and Giselle.  I haven't decided on anything that's stuck just yet, but I'll keep working on it.  In the meantime, I'll keep on getting a chuckle every time I see them around campus, nibbling on the rosebushes, walking the sidewalk to Talbot, soaking up the sun rays on Sycamore Lawn, or hanging out near parking.  The strangeness of seeing these little guys unexpectedly has become something of a treat that I'll enjoy as long as it lasts.

One More Reason...

...to love Grad School.  I'm allowed to bring my coffee with me inside the library.
Jealous?
If you're actually making money during your day instead of paying out, I wouldn't be terribly jealous.  On the other hand...there are certain "perks" to be a student at times! (sorry, it made me chuckle...!)