Cheaper by the dozen

I prefer getting them for free off our trees! Rachel made another big batch of kumquat marmalade -- delicious on toast.

Conference time again

I'm in a familiar locale for an academic -- a conference hotel. It's a workshop put on by the regional accreditor in Long Beach, California. Although I'm a few blocks from the ocean, I didn't get to see it.

Breakfast of champions

I found a nice little independent coffee shop on the way to work. They're proud of their award-winning barista. They do pull a mean espresso.

Virtual family

iChat has been invaluable for keeping us connected to our family in the Midwest. Ellen is used to having video chats with her grandparents.

Roadkill

That's a smushed kumquat under my tire. One of the hazards of life here!

Road hazard

I got this picture from the web, as it's not a good idea to stop on the freeway to snap photos. Here's a landslide blocking my usual commute home. One of the little differences about life in California.

Off with her head

And another visit to Disneyland. This time, Ellen hangs with characters from my favorite book.