“Live thy Life, Young and old, Like yon oak, Bright in spring, Living gold”*
by chuckofish
It has been a very busy week–at work and at play! If going to the baseball game on a work night wasn’t unusual enough, last night my brother’s son and daughter stopped in overnight on their way from San Diego to Michigan. (He’s moving his stuff home before moving to Istanbul to teach at Boğaziçi University, also known as Bosphorus University.) The boy brought his family over and the OM barbecued. The cousins got a full dose of the wee babes.
The wee laddie emptied the box and then climbed in. So. Much. Fun.
I fit in a box, Mommy!
Look at me. My head fits in a box!
Normally I would collapse after such a week, but I have to get ready to head out on Sunday morning (bright and early) to fly to Colorado. Zut alors! I am not complaining. I am blessed to be busy doing things that I love with friends and family.
Have a great weekend! I probably won’t be blogging next week, but maybe my DP will, which would be lovely.
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP)
PSA: August is Summer Under the Stars time at TCM–you know when they highlight a different star every day. Here’s the schedule.
*Alfred, Lord Tennyson
dual personalities 
I lived in Istanbul in 1954 (when the Turks really liked us) as an AFS student and am familiar with Bosphorus University which was then known as Robert College. It was run by Americans and classes were in English…I don’t know what the setup is today. It’s in a beautiful location, high up overlooking the Bosphorus, which connects the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea. I’m envious…your. nephew will love it!
Good to know! I do know he will be teaching History in English. He is a much travelled young man and I’m sure this will be a wonderful experience for him.
Wow, that’s amazing that you got to see Boğaziçi so long ago. The Turkish government took over Robert College in the 1970s and renamed it, but everything is still in English and the humanities program I’ll teach for maintains the Anglo-American liberal arts tradition there. Thank you for the best wishes!
PS. Be sure to visit the Air Force Academy outside Colorado Springs…it’s gorgeous!
Those babes are just TOO precious. I love Wheeler in a box. Glad the visit was fun!! You will be ready for some R&R for sure!
Looks like a fun evening!
My dearest DP, you put me to shame with your adventures! I live an exceedingly dull life but I will try to fill your shoes (at least intermittently) while you are gone. Safe travels and have a wonderful time!!
Those four tire me out just sitting in a chair watching them! 🙂
Thanks again for hosting us; it was great seeing you all and playing with the wee ones. They sure did get a kick out of that box!
Oh and also, I’m impressed that you got the diacritical marks right on Boğaziçi. The ğ is silent but extends the length of the vowel proceeding it. The ç is a ch.