Theory

Urban planning theory is a class I didn't fully appreciate until this year. Two of our three division heads are polar opposites on the planning process. One believes that no opinion is valid above another, that public opinions are necessary before moving forward. The other believes that the public should be informed once a process is moving forward, that staff is educated to work on these issues and only involve the public when necessary. It's fascinating to watch as they clash and fireworks come forward.

Europe Trip

Quick listing of our recent trip to Europe:

Day 1 (Friday) - Flight to Amsterdam
Day 2 (Saturday) - Land in Amsterdam and train to Cologne, Germany
Day 3 (Sunday) - Train to Basel, Switzerland
Day 4 (Monday) - Train to Munich, Germany
Day 5 (Tuesday) - Overnight train to Amsterdam
Day 6 (Wednesday) - Amsterdam
Day 7 (Thursday) - Amsterdam
Day 8 (Friday) - Amsterdam
Day 9 (Saturday) - Flight back to OKC

For a more descriptive narrative of our trip, check out Christa's post.

For pics - check out our Flickr.

Lake Effected

I was born and raised near Lake Michigan. My heart and soul are tied to the water. I was never a sailor, a fisherman, or a swimmer, yet I always return to the water.