W

Today I noticed something that everyone knows but I just found it odd. All of the important questions in life start with W. Why are we here? When will we die? What is the meaning of life? Where is heaven? Who is God? All accounted for except, of course, for the "how" questions. (And they must feel really left out. Like the new kid in school all alone at the lunch table.)

Wonder why?? (Two more W's) :)

snow days

I love working at a university. Now everyday isn't perfect, and the constituents are a crazy little bunch, but I work at one of the only places that still gets snow days! My children work in corporate America and still have to go to work even in the snow. I love it that I don't. When I see the weather report and get those alerts that the university is closed I feel like a child again. No matter how tough my job gets it will take a lot to make me leave. I live in Pittsburgh. We get a lot of snow in Pittsburgh. I love snow days.

Buffalo calling

Buffaloooooooooooooooo! :)

No I am not chanting for the cold and windy city in upstate New York; and no I'm not overly fond of the western plains animal known for its face on the old nickels. Buffalo has become the tribal call of all things Keene. Yes, you read that correctly. If my family feels the need to locate each other and/or wake up sleepy parents they simply call out "Buffalo!" This funny and heartwarming tradition started over a late night card game fueled by a little too much alcohol and happily has stuck. Recently on a family beach vacation everyone but me went on an afternoon deep sea fishing expedition. As the boat passed our resort I looked up from my poolside chair when I heard a loud and proud group of eight yelling "BUFFALO" just for me. My heart swelled, I smiled at the love, and proudly returned our new family chant. I love my family. <3