Okay.... a COUPLE of little, tiny detours.......

Gumballhead is vacationing in some imaginary "la la land," so Deb is filling in today.

Well, the dissertation proposal defense didn't go as well as I would have liked, but I have a verbal contract with my committee to sign off on the proposal if I revise and resubmit. The revisions are not really so major. I am still not feeling well, went to a specialist today, and will be having more medical tests mid-July. The timing is great, however, since I am on a research grant for summer, and can go be with Lindsay, Derrick, and our granddaughters Val and Ellie, while waiting for the arrival of their new baby sister. I need a break from the stress of school, and am really looking forward to playtime with the little ones. Hope to get the brewpubs and travels back up soon.
~ Deb