This post is dedicated to the people named in it!

A week ago I was happily surprised by a couple of owls that flew over from Lynnae's Room, PDX. Without Lynnae's knowledge, the owls secretly stopped by Peter's Room, The CCPV, to carry a letter [not in photo]. All arrived safely and brought warmth to this more-often-than-not cold land. :)


Working on my first paper of the term and just wanted to share a quick photo of a delight that was on my desk before it no longer was:




Fresh from the 'rinnik'! I hope everyone gets the chance to try 'ikra' some day; getting a taste for salty and pickled foods first might help.