Homecoming 2008
It's 80 deg. F in October and I wish it could last a little bit longer.
This weekends weather made for a very enjoyable visit to my alma mater. I partook in such hedonistic delights as: regular (not diet) pop and apple pie before lunch. I was out of control, I know, which is why I'm having a salad for lunch today (and not one that has been deep-fried or anything!).
I (nervously) visited the Physics Department for the first time in 10 years and, in the end, it felt really good. Honestly, it felt like I had come home. Change comes subtly to some areas: new computers but the same (reliable and proven) rack of cables hang on the wall of the main lab room. New lights in the stairwells, and a painted walls, but the same doors, same signs, same smells of physics.
I wasn't able, however, to get over to the Geography department. While I was there just a couple years ago to see the new addition dedicated, the timing didn't work out during this visit.
We were able to spend the weekend visiting with a close group of friends all at one location. All 8 children were able to play together and all 10 adults were able to relax and chat. It was a great get together.