And a little more snow

From 2012-01-15

From 2012-01-15

From 2012-01-15

From 2012-01-15

From 2012-01-15

And it continues ...

... to fall, this snow, in this winter wonderland.











Here's to snow days, even on the weekend. 

Gratitude

For such a beautiful face.   Happy New Year!

From 2010-12-29

The January Series

I am a big fan of perpetually learning. One of the best venues of learning occurs, surprisingly, at my employer, Calvin College. A college - shocking, I know. Since I have been working there since 2001 there is one program that I try and never miss - The January Series. Promoted as 15 days of free, liberal arts education for the community - and with remote locations and the internet - the world, the series brings in some of the best speakers addressing some of the most current and interesting topics.

I try and never miss a speaker. Today, T. R. Reid is going to speak on healthcare. One of my personal favorites is coming January 15 - Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia. Really, isn't that exciting? What a great program! My kudos to the program's heart and soul, Kristi Potter, and her assistant, Deanna Doll. You two are awesome!

The almost-Friday Happy Dance

Well, I have been back to work for two days plus tomorrow, which equals three whole days. I love the work and the college but one of my seriously very favorite things to do in the WHOLE WORLD is go to The January Series. The January Series is one of the most exciting and interesting parts of Calvin College, bringing in some of the best speakers from around the world. I have had the privilege of listening to speakers like Brian Greene, Fareed Zakaria, Charles Colson, Jean Kilbourne, Hanan Ashrawi, Charles Krauthammer, Kathleen DeBoer, Eugene Spafford, Paul Rusesabagina (Hotel Rwanda) and many, many others. How our colleagues in TJS convince people to come to Michigan IN JANUARY and speak is really something. They don't come for the weather, that's for sure. ;)

Today was no exception - the series started off with Michael Mandelbaum and his talk on "Democracy's Good Name." I try to get to as many as possible, including volunteering to be a participant at lunch with the speaker. Lunch with Dr. Mandelbaum was as interesting, if not more so, as he continued on speaking about democracy, liberty and issues around the world. What a gift to have such wonderful people come to the college and even more so to participate. If you find yourself with an hour at lunch, TREAT yourself and listen. It sounds like a shameless plug but I promise, you won't be disappointed.

Paul has 'boys night out' tonight so it's just me and Attila, holding down the fort. I have a glorious fire in the fireplace (ok, it's gas - just turn it on) and handsome boy is chewing on a bone. At some point this evening, I will venture out into the frigid temperatures of a Michigan January to pick up said boys. The rule in the house is no drink with the driving - so as designated driver ce soir, I am on the hook to pick them up.

It's almost the weekend!