Spending the Summer....

Hey loyal readership.... sorry for the disappearing act.  My excuse: I am serving at a summer camp.  Time is of the essence, and my essence is being sweat out of my body by the ridiculous heat indexes of the Chesapeake Bay.

But, here's an update.  Before leaving the comfy confines of the Institute, my comrades joined me for a classic grill-out.  This is all I have to say.  I was truly blessed by the group I lived with.  Whether it was getting a Doener with Adam or annoying Kai with random questions about the language, I can only say I had some solid withdrawal after leaving.  Thanks IEGers... for everything, especially my "don't hassle the Hoff" t-shirt.  You made my first adventure more than I could ask.

Now, I'm at camp.  I've fallen slightly behind on the dissertation, but I needed a break.  Well, I say break, but I am currently writing two book reviews for a journal... so the break is only skin deep.  This weekend will be spent getting the reviews typed up and sent to friends for inspection.  Other than the Germany/Argentina soccer game, I'm looking forward for the chance to write in some semblance of quietness.

I don't know how much I'll be able to update the next few months, but be prepared: I am headed back to Germany for round #2... and if I have my way there will be a round #3 and #4.