Welcome!

I'm a woman who loves to try new things.

This blog is intended to help me think about work, play, and everything in between. I'm a scientist and a teacher. I love adventures and travel. I love walking in the rain. I love cooking and eating. But mostly these days, I love staying home.

My current list of projects:
1) Dinner for six on Wednesday. So far the menu includes spinach and asparagus salad with a savory strawberry dressing, breadsticks, and a delicious chocolate dessert brought by a guest. I'm thinking stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer or stuffed portabellos for the entree. Perhaps a frittata is in order...
2) Getting together the paperwork for my Brazilian tourist visa. I'm going for 3 weeks in August!
3) Settling into my new office at school and picking out a research laptop.
4) Starting a class at the rec center tomorrow (aack!)
5) Understanding the software I work with well enough to get past my current sticking point.
6) Expanding my herb garden while keeping the bunnies at bay.

All in all... Life on Maple Lane.