Quick updates

I found out Thursday that I received my first research grant. It's not much -- only $500 -- but it's more than I had three days ago. I can get fish tanks and water treaters and filters and air pumps and air tubing. Or at least, get a good start on those things.

In other news, my home Internet has been on the blink off and on for a week now -- more off than on, especially the last three days.