We are at an exciting crossroads. Amod is nearing graduation from his fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center and he's begun interviewing for jobs. Angela is nearing the end of her 2-year assignment in the Pentagon. We are such planners that every prospect under consideration takes an enormous effort as we carefully consider the pros, cons and the possibilities. It is mentally exhausting.
On 1 Feb, we adopted a 12 year old dog who used to belong to Angela's grandparents. Her name is Gertie and she is teeny tiny. Her homecoming must have been a rude awakening with snowfall and freezing temperatures, much more harsh than the mild Oregon climate she came from. Now two weeks later, she has adapted to our lifestyle and come out of her timid shell to reveal her true bossy self. The record snowfall caused Angela to stay home for 10 straight days, which helped Gertie adjust. It is nice to have a dog around again.
