Coyote and Big Horns

A coyote trotted along the stone wall by Roosevelt Arch, then hopped behind it into the park. It move quickly and quietly before disappearing. Big Horn sheep perched on the Gardner Canyon walls. It's amazing how steep of slopes they can climb. The mama and its baby acted casually as they hung out on the steep face.

Flowers Blooming

Lots of flowers are blooming in Mammoth. The spring flowers are dying and summer flowers taking over. Bitterroot, that beautiful plant, is blooming. Lupine, heartleafed arnica, and prickly pear are all blooming too. Pretty!

Graduation Day!

Tomorrow is the big day! I will officially complete my M.S. degree and cruise across the UI graduation stage! Yay! This week has been full of packing, cleaning, and.... oddly enough... relaxing! I've had little school stuff to do, so I've been able to enjoy life in Moscow. What joy!

Master of Science

I passed my thesis defense and am now a Master of Science of Conservation Social Sciences with an emphasis in environmental communication. Graduation is in three weeks!

Sun!

Several days of sun have just the right power to cheer everyone up. This weekend we had two beautiful days of warm, sunny weather. It was perfect for taking Ms. Muffet out on a walk, checking out the crocuses in bloom, and enjoying a refreshing beverage outside. I can't wait for summer (and graduation!!) when I'll be able to hang out in beautiful Yellowstone and enjoy the fine weather.

Snow and Crocuses

The crocuses have been coming up and the snow has been falling down. I guess our new mantra should be "April snow showers hopefully bring May flowers." I've mostly been chanting,"This is good for the water table, water table, water table!"

Progress?

Well, I have turned in a complete draft of the thesis. It's edits from here on out. Only one more month to go until the defense date and seven weeks until Yellowstone!