I got to sleep last night. It was beautiful, as a certain French monk would say. I got quite a tour of Carbondale. Sat with Aunt Sue for an hour discussion with 3 students from her feminism in film class, which was great, and I didn't feel completely lost ... apparently I did get a good undergraduate education. Then I met with Beth Larden, from the creative writing department. She was very nice and we talked for 45 minutes about the program and now I know that I do really want to go back to school. I also met a few of the current mfa grads and was invited out to R&D(read and drink), but couldn't make it. I would have been very awkward and nervous, though I'm getting good practice developing my social skills during this trip. I also talked with the people who run their literary journal publication, which was awesome, though I forgot to ask for tips for the B-36ers.
Aunt Sue found someone for me to stay with in Chicago! An old MFA student of her's or Peter's. I'm super excited because it means I have somewhere safe to put my car and interesting people to meet.
I had lunch and took a couple pictures at the house before going out to get my bike tire fixed. At the bike store there was this beautiful Siberian husky with great big blue eyes. We were friends for about 15 minutes before he started to use me as a chew toy.
Went with Uncle Peter to pick up Hallie from dance and Ben from the high school, and then had a good home cooked dinner. We walked to the local co-op to get some muffins and I bough yummy looking apples and pasta and a scone ... and a cookie. Grocery stores are a weakness in me.
All together it was a good day, quite relaxed, which was nice after yesterday's hectic-ness. Early bed time though, because I'm still quite tired and want to wake up early to say thank you and goodbye.
The old white couch from the Sudbury house is here, and I'd forgotten how much I loved it.
" Shut doors behind you
(Don't slam them mind you)"
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It's nice to have family to visit
by yourself and not in a crowd sometimes. The trip sounds great so far. Love Dad miss you say hello to Phyllis, I don't want her to feel neglected.
You're getting so close to me! I can feel you getting a little closer every day!
- eric
It sounds like you missed the best ribs in the world. However, you still have a chance to eat at the kitschiest Mexican restaurant: Casa Bonita.
Oh, don't forget to try Garrett Popcorn in Chicago.
Bon voyage.
We couldn't fit in 17th St. Bar & Grill, anonymous brother; Hallie's relentless dance schedule didn't permit and our kids are more or less vegetarians, now, anyway. I think Jess was cool with that.
I've networked a couple more potential hosts for Jess, too: in Omaha and Albuquerque. Can't wait for the next post! xo
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