It seems the only time that I have, uh, time to post to the blog is when regular semesters aren't in session. Thus, now that summer has begun, I have a little more time on my hands. (I'm still teaching and taking a class, but it's not insane.)
A while back, M. and I went down to Louisiana for a swamp tour. It was superb. Within five minutes of leaving the dock, we sighted "El Guapo," a fifteen-foot-long alligator. I tossed him a marshmallow.
Behold. Here's my lovely wife in the swamp:
Here's El Guapo swimming his way up to the boat (he and the tour guide are friends):
...and here I am, communing with the deadly wildlife:
Have I mentioned I love Louisiana?