Just a quick not to share some terrific news. Sonja heard earlier today that she has been granted tenure for her teaching, scholarship, and service to her university -- Illinois Wesleyan University. I'm so pleased for her that I can hardly sit still. She's worked so long and hard for this. What a wonderful semester Sonja has had. First her book and now tenure. Can the lottery be far behind?
Here's a picture illustrating my (S-L-O-W) progress with the second company of Stollen's Leib (Grand Duchess Sonja's Own) Grenadiers. You can see I'm doing things a bit differently this time, altering the painting process to keep it interesting basically. This evening, I'll do the white gaiters and, if that goes reasonably quickly, and time allows, the red breeches. Still lots to do, but I like the way these fine fellows are shaping up along side the completed 1st company that's standing in formation just off camera, to the left here. Until tonight then!
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Please be sure to take her out to somewhere special or get her some flowers or something . . . hmmm, maybe she'd like a few regiments of her own?
-- Jeff
Good to see that hard work and dedication is rewarded.
Hearty congratulations again.
Now the Grand Duke should at the very least provided some fancy bauble or trinket to adorn the fair Duchess when they attend their next function (which must be soon as they celebrate their good fortune)!