Life in February

Sorry I haven't posted anything for a while, but it's been a bit crazy here. With Abby starting her full-time job, my classes nearing midterms, and the big interview weekend coming up for the psychology department things have been very hectic around here. Still we've managed to have a little fun.

Last Friday, as a Valentine's gift, I took Abby to see the RFK Project at the Ford Center (similar to the CAC at WVU). The RFK Project is a "radio play," which means the actors spoke into microphones on stands and there was little physical action. I am not sure if it was broadcast live, but I think the idea was to broadcast it at some point. The plot basically follows RFK's journey from political hack for JFK to civil rights activist and presidential candidate. The actors playing RFK, JFK, and MLK Jr. were great and really nailed the voices.

As an interesting side note, the Ford Center had some authentic historical documents on display during the intermission. As it turns out RFK actually spoke at Ole Miss during the 60s. Apparently he was actually well received (outside of bigots like the KKK of course). Anyway, both Abby and I enjoyed the play and hope to make it back to the Ford Center soon.

We have also made it out to see two movies recently: Shutter Island and The Wolfman. Shutter Island is a very well-done and very dark psychological thriller. The Wolfman is horrible. Please do not see this movie. You will regret it.

On a less exciting note, Ziggy was sick last week with what we think was "kennel cough." He may have caught it from hanging out with a friend's puppy who was fresh from the pound with a case of kennel cough. After getting some medicine from the vet I am happy to report that he had made a full recovery and even went for a nice long walk at the park yesterday.

In Abby news she recently got into a small fender bender in the parking lot at our apartment complex. However, she showed her Rosie the Riveter skills by taking the front driver side panel off of her car and banging the dent out (she may have had a little help from me :)). Also, she has started volunteering at the community garden, which will provide food for local nonprofits and we just received our own plot to grow our own food! We are not sure what we will grow, but tomatoes will most likely be in the mix.

Otherwise there is not much to report. Abby is liking her job so far, although working full-time is an adjustment. I am excited for the interview weekend, and I am very glad that I am not the one interviewing! Hope to post again soon!