Rite of passage

This morning I got an email that reads,

Dear Dr. Reynolds,

Given your expertise in this area, I would appreciate your comments on the above paper....

This is the first time someone I've never met has asked me to review a paper, and I have to say it feels pretty good to think that someone wants my opinion. It's like a rite of passagage almost. Look out world, here I come.

Corrupting the next generation

On the drive in this morning my almost 4 year old daughters and I were talking a bit about a movie we watched last night when the discussion turned to movies in general, and I asked them, "so what movie would you like to watch next?" Without even pausing a minute to think about it, A answered "Star Wars!" And K added, "yeah, Star Wars!" I'm afraid they already show an unhealthy appreciation for these films."

To do:

1. Isolate RNA from exposed flies
2. Finish reading paper about heat shock proteins
3. Finish writing methods for upcoming paper
4. Go to the RPAC - do day 2 of couch to 5K
5. Take daughters to the library
6. Stop and smell the roses

When Science and "Art" Collide

Anyone who is a child of the '80s has to watch this video. Yes I know its an advertisment for cell culture products, but trust me.

All grown up?

I'm 3X years old and married with two kids and a real job. I'm grown up and I should dress like it, right? Shouldn't I give up the torn blue jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes of my graduate student days? Or can I still wear these?

Craft-it Forward

In a moment of insanity, I jumped on the craft meme bandwagon. ScienceWoman is going to send me a crafty surprise in a couple of months, and all I have to do is craft-it forward. If you'd like to receive mystery hand craft, be one of the first five to leave a comment on this post.

Here are the complete rules:

The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:

* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I will do my best. * It will be done in the next few months. * Exactly what I make and send will be a surprise.

In return, all you need to do is post this text to your own blog and make 5 things for 5 others. Remember, this is a "craft it forward" so action is required.

And if you're reading this on Facebook, I'm still on a FB "fast" for Lent and you'll have to visit my blog if you want to play along.

Counting Blessings

So the Master of the Universe heard my cry, and things are looking up for the R household. M is going to start a new job on Monday, K has recovered from her illness, and we even found the car keys. Even better, the rash on my arms and legs turned out to be stress induced hives rather than some awful contagious something or other. And the weather was actually fairly warm the weekend that our furnace went out. Isn't God good?