I am "unofficially" a doctoral student.  I should get my formal invitation to start the program in a week or two. I will be admitted in Jan 08 and have 8 years to complete my degree. WOO HOO!!!! Now the hard part starts.Â
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
The Carnage
Well, my interview is over. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I knew the types of questions they would ask in advance but it didn't make it any easier. I am not sure I was as articulate as I needed and wanted to be. I believe that I answered each questions … Continue reading The Carnage
The Reveal Part II
Coming Soon... My doctoral admission interview is tomorrow. Wish me luck. More later.
Pumpkin Patches
Since Saturday, we have been to two pumpkin patches--even though it's been 90 degrees. Certainly insn't pumpkin weather. But what does Minnow know other than despite all the sweat he had a blast. He got to do his first corn maze, swing on his first tire swing and pick out his first pumpkin as well … Continue reading Pumpkin Patches
The Reveal
When we were going through our process of adopting Minnow I was questioned often about "why adoption?" "Why International and not domestic?" "Why Ethiopia?" and so forth. They are hard questions to answer. Not because I didn't know the answer but because, let's be honest it really isn't anyone's business. I never really considered asking … Continue reading The Reveal