back in town / crooked sky

I've been back now, for a bit over two weeks.  I'm embarrassed to have failed, so far, to post about and reflect on the trip back, the sense of "homecoming," and life since being back in town.  What can I say, except: things have been busy.

Laramie is spectacular in the summer.  Being away reminds me how much I've missed.  About two days after getting back to town, Maggie and I were out for a walk on a perfect Laramie night--about 75 degrees, the gentlest of breezes, and clear air in every direction.  Nights like these make me happy to call Laramie home.

Last night, while at the new-faculty orientation dinner, we were temporarily driven into the dean's garage by a drive-by storm with surprisingly close thunder and lightning as well as a bright double-rainbow.  The walk home looked like this:


Damn: I love this place.

More to come, I promise.  Somehow the first week of classes (next week) seems like it will be peaceful in comparison to the whirlwind of prep that's needed my attention since I've gotten back.  Happily, things are going pretty well.  So far....

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Catherine said…
I was just in Laramie for a family reunion with the grandparents - I should have emailed! It was truly lovely. We went on a run out near the Tie City trailhead and it was so beautiful: http://www.flickr.com/photos/medildo/tags/medicinebow/
August 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM
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