The semester starts tomorrow, but I've been so busy there's been very little sense of a break. My time has been filled with the second half of an online genealogy class (offered through FutureLearn, taught by instructors associated with the University of Strathclyde, the first MOOC I ever loved, see more on my genealogy blog), visiting my dad in El Paso, and becoming involved in the PCC STEM Innovation Challenge. My involvement actually started when I met Dr. Hughes, a speaker for the first of the challenge's associated Learning Workshops as we both waited for the doors to the Downtown Campus Library to open, but it looks like I'm going to be doing some volunteer work with them this fall. So, between working at two campuses, working for our shop, working on the STEM project, and trying to fit my writing and genealogy into the cracks, I'm expecting this semester to be super busy, but looking forward to working with students, faculty, and community members in the coming year.

Those of you who aren't following me on Facebook might enjoy following me on Tumblr or Instagram. I tend to share my pictures from Instagram everywhere, so if you're following me on just about any of the social media sights, they'll probably show up. On Facebook I'm one of those people who's likely to post and comment on politics and the state of the world, so if you want to avoid that, try one of the other channels. Some of my pictures on Instagram, and therefor elsewhere, may be associated with the Etsy shop I share with my husband (we sell vintage postcards and photographs, mostly), but I also take random pictures on walks, on trains, or anywhere else I find myself, so there should be a little something for everyone.