"From the existence of property and focus on property and exchange of property, we begin to see a society as naturally defined by it..."

Sounds smart, eh?
Actually Professor Robert Clark's words, not mine. I just finished my very first lecture here on 18th Century writing. We talked about John Locke's Second Treatise, and how it is an example of political theory we can read entirely as fiction. I'll let you know what that means when I figure it out myself.

I'm really glad to finally be back in school! It's been so long since I had a lecture of any kind, it was exciting to once again be learning something and taking notes and having homework. Plus, my professor kept referencing Jane Austen, so I know I'm going to love him. He is your stereotypical old Englishman--glasses, white fluffy hair, cardigan over a button down shirt, terrible jokes about literature that only he chuckles at. It should be a great class.
I only have one class today, one on Thursdays, and then three on Fridays. Which means for the most part I'll have 4 day weekends! Hopefully I'll be able to travel. Kelsey and I are making plans to meet in Dublin in October. If I leave on a Friday afternoon I don't have to be back until late Tuesday, which means plenty of time to make the trip worth it. I'll keep you filled in.

I became very homesick last night reading about the geese in the Champlain Valley. I haven't seen any geese here, unlike me they probably got the memo about how cold it is in September and skipped town early.

And I love the idea about the post office book! Maybe I'll steal that idea for my Creative Writing class. I've also joined the Creative Writing Society. So there will be plenty of chances for me to put that idea into action. Daddy, when I make millions off of it I'll split the profits with you 90/10 (and that's being generous).