on this day...

Feb 5, 1811: After George III was declared insane, the Prince of Wales became Prince Regent of England, and later George IV...

As readers of romance know, this ushered in a time of endless rake dukes and rebel heiresses - in fact, there were so many, that to write about them all, regency romance got its own subgenre...

one more reason to read romance novels...
=)

Literary Quote of the Day

"If you do not love me I shall not be loved. If I do not love you I shall not love."
~Samuel Beckett, Irish Dramatist/Poet

Birthday and Thesis and Imbolc, Oh My!

So, I had a lovely birthday weekend...

The day itself was pretty ordinary - I had to deal with a lot of the details that are necessary to teaching and grad school. It really brought home to me that I am where I need to be and doing what I should be ... I love being an academic. More than anything it was a peaceful day, filled with good conversation and dear friends. There is nothing more rewarding than milestones that make you happy with where you are, rather than regretful of where you could be...

My thesis is less on track, but still exciting... I keep meaning to do more than I actually get done, but it is underway and more than just a concept in my head now...

Blessed Imbolc! We are halfway to the spring solstice and in frozen wastelands like the one where I live that is definitely some thing to celebrate... and it is above zero, so we don't have to freeze while we do it.

May yours be blessed!

Birthday foods...

So my first foray into fondue was lovely... I can't believe I got the the ripe old age of 29 never having tried it... we went to The Melting Pot in Ft. Collins and it was super tasty - I have to say I am a fan of fondue, though I think the caloric intake will be limiting my indulgence... still I could totally see a fondue set in my future...