About two days ago my Austen professor attended a morning conference with a number of hill scholars and was able to shake the hand of not only Hill himself (probably the most influential British poet of the 21st Centure), but was also able to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury (the leader of the Anglican church-- St. Augustine was the first). I find it unbelievable that two of the most influential people in the Church and in literature were in teh same vicinity of me-- though I obviously did not get to share in teh rapture of meeting them, I am still amazed. What a place I am in.
In other news, I leave for London early tomorrow morning and I can hardly wait! Next week is full of Shakespeare plays in the Oxford Castle and a performance of Wicked in London. Also- something inconsequential yet I feel the need to say-- I have fallen in love with a certain kabob stand. I am currently eating a large box of chips (french fries for those of you who are so uncultured...) covered in vinegar, salt, cheese, and garlic. mmmmmmmmm.