Land of Ahs

Still in Kansas. I'm spending most of my time either talking to Margretta over tea or slaving away in my parents' yard. Ah, the joys of home ownership. Let me tell you, I hate working in the yard. I especially hate working in my parents' yard. There is so much to do and I feel completely overwhelmed by it.

It is getting warmer here again, but we had a break in the heat so the past couple of days have been rather nice. I'm planning to grill these fabulous Buffalo steaks I bought at the Lawrence Farmer's Market a few days ago. Margretta and I also got some sweet corn there, and some blackberries to make jam. We also decided to make orange Marmalade.

Back in the USSR... er... USA

Justin and I drove back to Kansas over the weekend and now I am ensconsed in Margretta's apartment with Freelove. Roo is at my parents' house where he attempted to have his way with poor Texaco. I will post pictures later, but the camera went with Justin down to Belle Plaine.

Meanwhile, it has been really hot here... over 40 C (that's 102 F for you Americans out there). The heatwave is supposed to break this weekend, but everyone is melting here.

Thursday is the annual Sidewalk Sale here in Lawrence. It is actually a really fun event. I can't really afford to buy much, but I like to look at what is available.

So now I am watchign cheesy 80's movies before a shower and bed. I realize now this isn't much of a post. Ah well.

Papal Bulls

Since Anna seemed troubled by the name of the Medievalists' softball team, the Papal Bulls*, I shall take a moment to explain.

We take part in the recreational summer UofT softball league made up of such teams like the English Department's "Chapman's Homer."

We have uniforms with our majestic mascot:Our numbers on the back are in Roman Numerals, of course.

As you can plainly see, we will strike much fear into the hearts of our opponents.

Bullae semper invictae.

* From Wiki: A Papal bull is a special kind of patent or charter issued by a pope and named for the seal (bulla) that was appended to the end to authenticate it.

Canada Day!

Justin and I celebrated Canada Day (that is July 1st for you non-Canadians out there) by hanging out downtown and going to my softball practice.

Here I am, celebrating away on Bay Street


We then went to my softball practice. I play for the Center for Medieval Studies Papal Bulls:


I look like a pro!