Back from the reunion

We had a great weekend in Ohio for the reunion. It was a real step back in time for me.

Everyone looked great. We've all been knocked around in the years since we were first-time grad students. But you wouldn't have known it to see us this weekend.

Court & I spent much of our time visiting with Margaret, who made me laugh with her squirrel stories. She's terrified of squirrels. And they know it; they chase her all the time.

I'm too old and out of shape for late night parties, three nights in a row. It was worth how tired I'm still feeling.

Right after we arrived in BG Thursday afternoon, I got a call from the consultants. Another analyst has been slammed with projects, and they wanted to know if I would do some of the work. Of course I said yes. And, as these things usually go, a couple of things were due Monday. I spent a good bit of our trip working. I wasn't so happy about that.

The election was a frequent topic of discussion. It was a decidedly partisan group. I was honest and told everyone Obama hadn't sold me. All I got by way of response was how awful Sarah Palin is. The last time I saw this much loathing for a political figure, was when Robert Bork was nominated for the Supreme Court.

I worried we'd have to drive through Ike to get home on Sunday, but the storm blew north leaving us with great weather for the trek back to East Jesus.

It's good to be home.