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I have a few more short stories about the wonderful international professors/post docs and grad students at NCSU who made going to work joyful every day.
1. Willie was visiting post doctoral fellow, from Germany
Willie was quiet, reserved, BUT he had a dry wit that appeared at random any time.
He shared a lab with Morgan, Physics grad student from Florida.
One morning, without cracking a smile,
Willie walked into the lab
and loudly said
Good Morgen, Morgan
...for a nanosecond (physics speak)
the lab was silent then it broke out in uncontrollable laughter.
(for those who might not know Morgen is Morning in German)
Willie went back to Germany after a year. Morgan is a Physics and Material Science Professor in Arkansas.
2. Jung was a delightful physics grad student from Korea.
He had the most hilarious habit.
It didn't matter if he had a question, wanted to say hi
Each time he came to my office no matter the reason the first thing out of his mouth was
"You Know What"
I always replied "What".
It was so endearing and special. After Jung received his PhD, he returned to Korea
Nature
Recently I sent this email* and photo to Kit of a really odd and scary bug.
It was sitting on our back porch near the trash cans.
*Kit
Can you ID this bug
Enlarge bit has an evil looking mouth 2nd picture shows the front
This is the face close to his mouth it looked as if he had crab claws.
Once a teacher always a teacher. Kit embraced the challenge for a Teaching moment.
I am very thankful Mr. Cannibal Fly did not decide to get as up close and personal with me as I did with him.
This is the back
I could it be a red-footed cannibalfly with this information
We decided it was the cannibal fly.
Promachus rufipes, commonly known as the red-footed cannibalfly or bee panther, is a large species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. [1]
Key Facts
- Size: Adults measure about 28 mm to 35 mm (1.10 to 1.37 inches) long, making them quite large for flies. [1]
- Interaction with Humans: They do not hunt humans and do not sting, but they can deliver a painful bite if handled or accidentally crushed. If one lands on you, it is best to gently brush it away rather than slap it. [1, 2]
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Friday faces and places of MADI....
Our first attempt at making a collage....Mom says she isn't 100% sure how she did it but here it is and here's hoping she remembers the next time because I LIKE seeing all these pictures of myself.......Madi and Mom (a bit bleary eyed after this)
That bugs commands a lot of respect.
ReplyDeletewe love the memories... and wow what a n ame this bug has... we sometimes wonder how things got their name
ReplyDeleteI sure hope I never meet that 'fly' Egads, it is evil looking for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice collage!
Well, that's a new fly on me... and one to observe at a healthy distance. I enjoyed meeting more of your student memories and the collage of Madi is gorgeous! YAM xx
ReplyDeleteEEEK! We've seen those bugs around here but never knew what they were. What a VICIOUS name.....I'm staying away from them for sure. Love all the stories and photos and love you too!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pam and Teddy
I think I've seen bugs like that before. YUCK!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the collage.
I see that kind of fly occasionally. And I guess I knew what it was but I had forgotten so thanks for the reminder. It's great that you worked with people who had great sense of humor. Makes the days much nicer doesn't it. And that collage! Don't we just love seeing your sweet angel from every angle. Happy Friday
ReplyDeleteMom makes word games out of German words a lot. It's nice to know that some of your students are successful with their degrees and that they took them back to their home countries.
ReplyDeleteLove hearing your memories of students!
ReplyDeleteThe Madi collage is purrrr-ecious❣️
What fu people yo met over the years at your job....and that does look like one scary bug!!
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Beth
Those are fun stories about your time at NCSU and the Angel Madi flash back. That sure is a scary looking bug!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about Willie and Jung and that is one large UGY bug! Collages are so much fun to make and of course, you will always be the star, Madi!
ReplyDeleteWillie and Jung both had a great sense of funny!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of a robber fly/cannibalfly but haven't seen one and it looks like an angry bug! Hope I never meet one. Cecilia, your collage came out great! I have never seen Madi do a wheels up! I enjoyed Madi's Faces and Places!
Lovely photo collage of Madi ~ love it ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Cecilia and Angel Madi ~ ^_^
Madi, I have not seen a collage of you! My mom does not know how to do that! She needs tolerant! I love the memories of working days. I may have to do the same of those I am able to tell.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you met a lot of interesting students. I love seeing angel Madi. Ick on the bug. XO
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to encounter so many interesting people. That is some weird bug and such a sweet Angel Madi.
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "Cannibal fly??? No thank you."
ReplyDeleteOona: "OONA WILL WHAP IT GOOD!"
Thanks for the stories and the memories. I'm not sure if I've seen that fly here.
ReplyDeleteYour work associates sound like a great bunch, for the most part.
ReplyDeleteThe bug can stay way, thanks.
Madi, it's a great collage of you! Thank you for linking up with Feline Friday.
How wonderful! You have met many interesting people and then again I am sure they are saying the same nice things about you :) Goodness that fly is extraordinary. Glad you didn’t get too close. Madi, please tell mom she did a great job on the collage :) hugs, Denise
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