it might as well be spring

i admit i have a little bit of an emotionally abusive relationship with seattle seasons. they tell me it's getting better, i'm hesitant, they show me a little skin: a few snowflakes in november, or some baby blossoms on the cherry trees in february, or a suddenly hot day in may, i say, 'ok, but this is the last chance,' i fall head over heels, and the next day it goes back to rain, the only real thing i can count on in this ardent affair.

but despite it all, i really, really love this city and its coquettish moods. from my desk i can see highrise buildings, blue sky, blinding sun, and millions of hot pink buds on the trees, and today i'm falling for it all over again, deeper and more desperately in love with seattle spring. and i think this time it really means it.

love,
j

(photo by dana curran).

best email ever

Dear Jessica M Cafferty:

Congratulations on your offer for admission to the University of Washington Graduate School for Autumn 2012.

I am pleased to announce that the Master of Public Administration Admissions Committee has voted to recommend your admission to the Evans School of Public Affairs. The committee was impressed with your strong academic and professional background, selecting your application from our largest pool to date. An offer of admission is a true testament of your hard work and commitment to public service.

Each year, the Evans School offers fellowship tuition awards to a very limited number of individuals admitted to our institution. As one of our top candidates, we are pleased to offer you a fellowship of $7,500 for the academic year 2012 - 13.

You must confirm acceptance of our offer by April 15th through the Graduate School website noted below. Once you have paid your enrollment confirmation deposit, we will follow up with additional information regarding orientation costs, registration, and student life.

Once again, welcome to the Evans School of Public, and feel free to contact the Evans School directly at evansdss@uw.edu with any questions. We look forward to meeting you in person and being a part of your educational experience.

Sandra O. Archibald
Dean and Professor
Jason P. Smith
Assistant Dean of Students

this photo

...has followed me around for years now. it's by willy ronis, and i bought it in postcard form at a coffee shop in the beginning of college. i wrote on it, sent it, missed it, re-bought it, hung it on my wall, lost it, and today came across it again.

today, basking in the foreign (and still chilly) march sun and thinking about how i've already been married to j for six months, it seemed to perfectly match the dreamy paris springtime romance grainy lovely mood i'm in.

happy thursday!

love,
j