1. I'm cautiously optimistic about spring making its way here as well. At least a few flowers have started to make their appearance, so that's a start.

2. Check out the Royal Family course, I really wanted to take that in college (we had an exchange program with MIT) but the professor became head of the department and didn't offer it again until after I graduated.

6. If you ever come here to visit, I will take you to Bartley's. Best burgers ever. And milkshakes. And sweet potato fries, even.