Mom and Dad Visit

Mom and Dad came for the weekend. I warned them it would be hectic: They met some of my professors, enjoyed a Balliol exchange dinner, they cycled with me to the stables, watched a soccer game, came to the beginning of a Holywell 'Hillbilly' bop, and got to walk through Christ Church meadow and see the halls, chapels and pubs around Oxford. The timing worked out well and I was so glad they could visit. They are the best and most supportive parents anyone could ever have and it was wonderful to be able to share my life at Oxford with them.
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Oxford Grad Conference

This weekend was the 2006 Oxford Graduate Philosophy Conference. As per usual, I met some really fun philosophers from around the world and talked philosophy into the wee hours.
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Oxford Dinners

Meghan and I invited John and Frank to a Balliol Exchange Dinner. Here they are, having just learned Balliol's toast: "To the tranquil consciousness of effortless superiority." These events are really fun since you get to dress up and have a fancy-schmancy dinner in hall. True Oxford pretentiousness.
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The Riding Stables

Many people claim to be confused as to why anyone would voluntarily elect to wake up at 6:30, cycle 10 miles through the dark (often rainy) morning to shovel manure. Well, here are some reasons:

1. It's a beautiful bicycle ride.


2. I get horseback riding lessons from Caroline, whose knowledge of horse behavior and training is staggaringly vast:


3. Cycling through these hilly villages is great exercise:

4. I get to ride horses that are incredibly talented and well-trained.

But most importantly, as only true horse-lovers understand, riding is an addiction and just being around them keeps me sane.

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