  Today was the first offical day of TFA's five week summer institute. It has begun, and it is both brilliant and stressful. I know saying "brilliant and stressful" is a vague description at best, but I find there is more than I can say, despite the fact that things have only just begun. For now, I will say nothing relevant. I give you the following random event. I'm driving down Kirby with my new TFA roommates. One of them, Holly, points out a sign. She says, "Hey look. It says 'Free Gas with an Order of Beans! '" We all snicker. 
