m e a d o w l a r k

New addresses always signal change, hopefully change for the better. Kristen’s posting reminds me of our first home in Kewaunee, and how exciting a new address can be.
Changing an email address rarely translates into that same swirl of emotion as changing a hard address, unless your new email ends in “.edu”, as mine now does.
My new address, cwpedl07@smumn.edu, represents my first foray back into academia since Renee’ and I met at NVC a LONG time ago. (Reagan was still in office)
I wouldn’t classify it as a mid-life crisis, such as a Corvette or a motorcycle, just one of those “things that I want to do before I quit walking this Earth” type of goals.
I have found that it comes with costs, some smaller than others. I’ve had to abandon my goal of biking 2000 miles this year. (It doesn’t seem all that important) Hopefully at this stage of life, the bigger costs will not be all that significant; balance of schedule, lost sleep, etc.
There will be no immediate benefit at work by having a degree, although I am hoping that it will better prepare Renee’ and me for a transition back to the coast someday. If all goes as planned (it never seems to) I will graduate from St. Mary’s University the same year that Travis graduates from High School. (I’m really looking forward to that grad party!)
So if you’re ever bored, or in the neighborhood feel free to drop by my address. I’m sure that I can use the encouragement, and more importantly any tips, especially from my nieces and nephews, that will help me survive my college years, and prepare me for life after school.
Now, about that motorcycle….

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