Eh. Feeling out of sorts the last few days. Not sure why. Anxious about the major changes ahead, downsizing again, taking a hit financially, insecurities about the work coming online in 2 weeks when I meet with my supervisor about the rewrites on my thesis and start my last writing class - not to mention the work preparing for another conference in ( Read more... )

I just got a personal email (on a Sunday!) from MY FUTURE SUPERVISOR FOR MY PHD IN ENGLISH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK IN ENGLAND!!! ERMAGERD!! The count-down to leave Montreal can start! YUSSSSS!! For three-plus years I'm going to live in freakin' England. My costume content will go WAY UP! My dissertation will be on the use of embroidery by the ( Read more... )

Please give these new homes! I am trimming the fat yet again. I can feel my time in Montreal starting to run short. The winters are becoming unbearable and I yearn to return to Europe. So I'm applying to PhD programs at universities in the UK! My husband is at the apex of his career and feeling like it's time for something else, so he's happy to ( Read more... )

It has been so nice to slip on flats and go for a walk with my dog. Today I stopped to take pictures and smell the blossoms on an apple tree we found. So lovely!

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My 2 days in Bath, England were amazing! I loved it there, and look forward to going back with hubby sometime. But you all aren't reading this to hear about all the cool old buildings, the Jane Austen audio tour of the town I downloaded for free onto my iphone, having tea at the Pump Room, soaking in the roof-top thermal pool at the spa, or even ( Read more... )

I just got the agenda for the Tudor Togs Study Day (yes, I signed up without knowing exactly what I was getting into - I just had a feeling it was going to be good!). I will definitely write up a report when I get back, but I was wondering if there are any burning questions people want me to ask on their behalf. The key speakers are Dr. Marie ( Read more... )

I just got my e-newsletter from Historic Enterprises and saw that they are going to the UK Reenactor's Market in March. http://www.reenactorsmarket.co.uk/
Has anyone been before? Is it recommended? Seeing as it is only a stone's throw away, I am tempted to make the effort!