more Easter family pics

We had a lovely weekend with Alison, Sian and Harry. I was reminded of what a full on going concern a toddler is. Harry got to experience life with dogs. We ate delicious food and did a couple of activities each day. Right before the ride to the airport, Harry had a well-timed nappy blow out which required a hose down and the prompt disposal of his clothing. Timing is everything and we were all happy it happened near a shower....

Harry's visit

new dermatologist

Decided that it was time to get another opinion on the perennial scratching. Turns out I have 'dermagraphia' - that's just what it sounds like. Hives whose manifestation is raised welts on the skin that follow the pattern of your scratching. Basically my immune system has gone a bit haywire - ramped up - and so I itch and have done so for two plus years. Have a pretty serious medicine to try. We'll see.

Sam all dressed up

It's Bar Mitzvah season and we had to get Sam a decent outfit for the first one which is today. This morning long service followed by lunch. Tonight dinner and dancing!

New York

I got myself tactically elected to a national executive committee that requires me to fly to New York for meetings twice a year. The first go round was last week and I had a fabulous time. The hotel was on 38th - pretty institutional but great location. The meetings were really interesting and I had the chance to do a little shopping, museum visiting and tons of walking. Here are some pictures:

Don't you sometimes feel like this?


a shop window


Seeing Klimt and eating schnitzel


cheese and spices

Students

Am reading through student evals of some of my faculty members and this gem of a comment about a study abroad program has to be shared:

"I just loved being in France. It was great to learn by submersion."

What the kids are up to

Here is what I saw on the sofa when I came home at around 8 last night.



Here is the view of Sam's new tin grin.