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And I am ready for a good book, glass of wine, and PJs.  But it’s only 430… so I think I have to do some more work before indulging in my social hermit outposting. So… this is just a brief … Continue reading →

Evidently, I live down the road… actually a bit further… from Punxsutawney, or as the locals call it – Punx.  I chose not to get up at the crack of dawn and join the 5,000+ revelers who gathered in Punx … Continue reading →

I am supposed to stop doing pro bono work.  How do the stars know, I ask you? I have been working on various grants for a couple of friends…and each one has patiently queued up for the attention.  And, as … Continue reading →

While working on a series of grant applications today, I happened to look out the window which is about eye level, and I found myself staring face to face with a dark grey cat with yellow eyes.  He and I … Continue reading →

Just came across an article online about a 17-year-old girl who has had a diet of basically only chicken mcnuggets for 15 years!  She evidently collapsed recently – shocker.  According to the story, her mother introduced her to the nugget and … Continue reading →

Well, I ventured out alone tonight… not usually a big deal, but being in State College and really not knowing where much of anything is – not to mention my parents usually want to join -it was something of a … Continue reading →

And I think it’s affecting my ability to function on all levels. Truly. I give as an example,… wow…. just lost my train of thought… AGAIN! Just went to sushi with my dad… I could barely relate a story I … Continue reading →

Well, as many of you may know, Happy Valley is rather sad today because Joe Paterno passed away yesterday.  I am not a super fan, but it has been interesting reading about his accomplishments.  It has also been sad to … Continue reading →

Well, the Illini lost, but it was still a fun night out with dad.  I have a few observations from last night’s fun at the Penn State vs. University of Illinois men’s basketball game: 1) Despite forecasted excitement, the new grey … Continue reading →

Having spent the past several weeks reaching out to friends and contacts as well as applying for various jobs, it’s easy to lose sight of where I’m supposed to be headed and just feel frustrated.  However, that’s just the point…losing … Continue reading →