The summer solstice has left us with lots of day light, rain showers, and warmth this year which is a great change from last year's droughty summer. I've been in PA for over a month now working relentlessly on my research with a few breaks here and there. I had the joy of hosting my mom, dad, aunt and uncle for a few days. Our time together was full of belly-laughs, Amish buggies, and car shows. My mom stayed at my house, a tiny studio apartment, for five nights leaving us plenty of time to discuss financial investments, potential birthday gifts, and upcoming adventures. I am truly blessed to have such an awesome mom. When my dad got to town, he was quick to volunteer as my field assistant. Dad, I promise you will be acknowledged appropriately for your hard work.
Other highlights from the summer thus far include an unexpected weekend adventure to a 2,500 share CSA farm called Spiral Path farm and a short trip back to NH to see Ryan and Clyde. Most of my time has...unfortunately, or is it fortunate?...been spent either at the research farm or in the laboratory processing samples. I certainly look forward to finishing up all the processing!
As the summer heat sets in Ito and I will likely cool off in the irrigation pond pictured below. Not a bad spot, eh?
