Enjoying a sunny day in Dublin

I just came from speaking at the Dublin Rotary Club and I'm sorting myself out on campus to prepare for tomorrow's classes. The club visit was great. I met some interesting and nice people who were very welcoming. The Dublin club is the largest club I've spoken at (around 60 people) but I think it went well.

Last Friday, I turned in my last paper for last term! It was a great feeling but I cannot help thinking about the thesis that is yet to come. Classes are in full swing for this term - we are into our fourth week and we have to submit a summary of our thesis topic at the beginning of March. Guess I should start seriously thinking about that!

The three Fates and me, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin

My friend, Diana, was visiting for about a week after Christmas and we had a chance to travel south of Dublin to Glendalough and west to Galway and County Kerry. It was a lot of fun - especially Galway Bay...
the Cliffs of Moher at sunset

and celebrating New Year's Eve in the streets of Dingle, C. Kerry!


In a couple weeks, I am heading to Northern Ireland to speak at the Newtownards Rotary Club then I am off to Rome for a long weekend. I cannot wait!