I've been driving Julie's PhD bus since 2005...and it's been a long and arduous journey.

But thanks to my WONDERFUL family and friends who have cheered me on and held me up... most especially my sweetheart...who could make me believe I was a dissertation-killing Ninja Tiger when I so did not feel that way ...

 Somehow...it got done!

 And Monday, November 4, 2013 was a particularly glorious day on the CU Boulder campus!!

As the committee members deliberated, and Julie and Kim stood in the hallway waiting...to hear the 'verdict.'                                 

My deepest appreciation to all of you who posted here and sent your encouragements in so many ways.  It helped.  And I am forever grateful!!!

-Dr. Graves