Well, it’s been a few days, but things are back in action here in the Grand Duchy of Stollen, following a family reunion and memorial service for my maternal grandparents, which kept the Grand Duchess and I busy for several days last week and during the weekend. It was especially nice to see some more distant family members and the country where my grandfather grew up. Oddly, there was nothing sad about the occasion that brought us together. It was, rather, a joyous, happy, and humorous celebration on a number of different fronts. A very fitting way to end the summer I think.
'The Nap at the Palace' by Jose Triado Mayol N ot much in the way of hobby-related activity happening here in the Grand Duchy lately. Sigh. And no surprise there really since there are only so many hours in the day, only so much mental and physical energy to spare, and you sometimes simply just have to give in and know when to say, um, "When!" A glass of wine and/or evening yoga by the hearth with the Grand Duchess (who has practiced for over 20 years), and then off into la-la land. Zzzzzzzzz. More immediately, I'm recovering, mentally speaking, from a grueling Friday in which I was involved with three (online) conference sessions, one right after the other, followed by a 90-minute meeting at the end of the day. Also virtual. My brain has been mush ever since, so an easy, completely unproductive Saturday watching intermittent snow fall outside (no accumulation however) and drinking coffee while the visiting handymen completed some repair work down h...
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I really enjoyed that pic... when I will be over on my current colonial run, I will gladly return to the developing affairs of Saxe-Pape-Cyssor!
I see, Stokes, that you teach writing, public speaking and research methods. Me, too. Is your book project in any of these areas? I'm currently finishing a book myself on what we refer to in my University as "study skills", covering these areas. I don't know if there's any potential points of contact or mutual support here, but if there is, email me...... (via Adderphue/Mendelstadt).
Noel
Best Regards,
Stokes
Good luck with the project.
If you need reviewers of any drafts.....
Noel
Regards,
Guy
Best Regards,
Stokes