it is
definitely not because
we are old enough to have a child close to entering college - but we do, in fact, have a
child who will be.
and he knows what he'd like to do when he grows up! so, we are visiting colleges this spring break. longest drive first had us heading into the beautiful mountains.
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| the student mailboxes...how quaint! |
in particular, he was interested in seeing the atmospheric sciences department. on such a small campus, we were able to sit right down with one of the professors (no graduate programs = no teacher assistants = professors do it all) and chat about their program. what a great opportunity!
the college-bound one saw one of his data points (which he reports through a community weather group) on this snowfall research poster ~
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| the library |
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| i can't read what he's pointing at - can you? |
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| Asheville newspaper from the 1840's |
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| the mountains |
it was warm and cloudy
then cool and rainy
and finally muggy and sunny
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| spring! |
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| pretty purple pinecones |
UNC-Asheville has no football team...
their big sport is basketball!
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| checking out Rocky the Bulldog |
couldn't resist stopping quickly in downtown Asheville before heading home ~ such a fabulous place! we browsed through our favorite antique mall (housed in an old shirt factory)...no great finds today but fun regardless.
& that is what's behind Door Number One.
stay tuned; he hasn't applied anywhere yet!
