Still Here, Congrats, and See You There

It's been two long weeks since I last posted anything and that seems a fair indication of how things have been going for Kim and I. She's very busy with work and trying to find away to remain amicable and affable while working with a new, unqualified, and unprofessional supervisor who is threatened by Kim's ability. That ability, by the way, continues to surprise and delight. Most recently, Kim got her semester grades back from her graduate program and discovered she'd earned "Honors" in all three of her classes. Just so you all understand, an "Honors" is meant to denote work that 'far exceeds expectations and readily surpasses work that would otherwise be deserving of an A.' Wow!

And speaking of academic accomplishments, Rita is currently enjoying her sixth day of being an accomplished college graduate. As proof of her intelligence, she's celebrating by taking a day off of work. And this is a well deserved respite, I should add, as there's only a few months left until Rita begins her graduate career at the auspicious Boston University. Wow (again)!

Other than that, Kim and I have been putting miles on the car by driving to Maine as often as we can. We were up there last weekend and hope to make it back within the coming weeks. Nan's doing well and seems to be as comfortable as anyone could hope. Kim and I won't be "up 'Noth" this weekend, however, because we'll be down in Baltimore watching the Red Sox take on the Orioles. Not only are we thrilled to watch the games, but we're also excited to be there with so many friends and family (in alphabetical order):

Adam (my buddy from high school, also known as "The Commish"),

Amanda (Chad's wife),

Chad (Kim's friend and neighbor from growing up),

Kris (Kim's twin brother),

Kirsten (long time girlfriend of Kris),

and Rita (Adam's wife, recent college graduate, and soon to be "BU Terrier").

Mike (Kim's oldest brother) and Luana almost made it, but Mike had to head out to Colorado at the last minute.

All and all, it should be a wonderful time and I look forward to blogging all about it soon.

Other than that, I found out yesterday that I've been asked to present at a national conference in Houston, Texas, later this year. I should qualify that statement by noting that I'm one of 400 people that have been asked to do so, but it remains a wonderful honor, nonetheless. Anyone out there ever been to Houston? Can you recommend some "must see" tourist attractions, etc.?

Well, that's the "still here" and "congrats." All that's left is the "see you there." Look for more to come following the Baltimore trip! See you there.