Thank you, OWU!

It's official.

I've accepted a tenure-track faculty position at Ohio Wesleyan University starting in the fall of 2007. I'll be teaching in the PE department, and focusing on brining back the Health Education certification to the program.

I couldn't be more excited - what a blessing!

Now it's all down to finishing the research at OSU.........

Quel Anniversaire, Bien Sûr!

So dig this.

Yesterday was my birthday, my 35th birthday no less.

And this past weekend and run-up to the birthday was great. My best friend was in town, we had a GREAT gathering on Saturday night for dinner and hockey (thanks to my brilliant wife), and we got to watch the Old Firm AND Six Nations rugby on Sunday.

Then, yesterday came the news that I am getting the position at Wesleyan, and I happily accepted! Now I know where we'll be in the fall, and it feels good. And all on my birthday!

And to top it off, my wife found very very tasty vegan cupcakes from here, and she made a chicken curry for dinner. I truly do not deserve all of the blessings that came my way yesterday.

I got some pretty cool OWU gear and a rugby ball, too.

Here's to you - I hope you can have a great day like this, as well.

Griffins and Bishops and Time....Oh My!

So the interview with Wesleyan is now complete, as well. It was good. VERY good. Unexpectedly good.

I REALLY feel great about it, and a decision from them is coming as soon as next week, or possibly the week after. But what of Canisius, you ask?

What of them, indeed.

I haven't heard a word, despite my pleas for the expeditious release of information.

*chirp* *chirp* *chirp*

Silence.

The run-up to a decision sure is exciting, folks. But it'll be a real downer if neither come through, or if I am forced to make a decision before I have all necessary information. That being said, I thank God every day that I have been given this opportunity. Many of my colleagues have not been so lucky.

Have a great weekend. Finkini is approaching 35 years old next week and he's feelin' fine.

Ciao, ragazzi!