neil tyson degrasse said on the most recent radiolab podcast, it takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds for the light and warmth of the sun to reach the planet earth. but i say, if you live in portland, it takes about 9 months. the clouds are creeping are back.

week 2 of fall semester. all systems are go.

 if anyone needs me, i'll just be listening to this on repeat for the next few weeks... just kinda walking around in some sort of coma.