Yesterday I was reminded of the true purpose of this southern adventure....PHD! Rob and I went to the USC library where we met a girl from church who works there as a librarian. She was gracious to give us a tutorial in researching at the library as well as some "tricks" on navigating a very complex system. Rob and I then went to a computer "catalog" to begin looking for a few books he could use to get started. I was lovingly dubbed his "research assistant" and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of finding the books he needed among the stacks. This particular library has five levels underground, so I became quite familiar with the elevator and the fact that flip-flops are very hard to keep quiet! Rob seemed like a kid in a candy store, devouring such titles as "Identity, Culture and the Postmodern World", and "Models for Christian Higher Education"....hmmmm!
Today Rob is at the Institute for Freshman Transition, fulfilling his responsibilities there. Tonight we are off to Parent Orientation at the elementary school. It still seems so wierd to be a part of a new school. Things are much the same, but also much different. This week the lunch menu is Creole steak, Fish nuggets, Grits with Cheese, and Beef-a-Roni with collard greens. Needless to say our kids decided on cold lunch...where is their spirit of adventure???? Onward we go!
Some night you must cook collard greens for a vegetable. Everyone must try some in order to get some special kind of dessert! Living in a different culture requires eating the food! I would have starved to death in China if I didn't eat the food.
ReplyDeleteYou will make a great assistant to the researcher. I am glad I do not have to read the content of thoR
The library sounds like Memorial Library here in Madison (also a problem with noise in the wrong shoes). I grew to love the place once I got familiar with it. Just thinking of all the knowledge contained in those books is overwhelming. I hope you find what you need there Rob, and I hope you enjoy your time as a research assistant Jackie.
ReplyDeleteI second the need to make collard greens. I even do it here in WI, and they are great.