Allow me to travel back in time to before my trip to Copenhagen. Now, I realize that this takes me back into November so I ask that you bear with the belated update.At the beginning of this November I once again celebrated bonfire night. This year I went to a display of fireworks near Canary Wharf with a few friends. After the fireworks we had a bit of fun with some sparklers. In traditional cautious British fashion, my friends determined to wear gloves or socks ...

First off, apologies that this October posting is coming to you in November. It has been a while since I have been able to sit down and write. I also wanted to be sure to include Halloween festivities! WIthout course work to occupy my time, I have been enjoying another fall in the UK. I have been able to remain here for a bit longer due to a series of fortunate events: I have secured temporary work at the Imperial War Museum Churchill War Rooms and am now livin...