Author Archives: Christy Anderson Brekken

About Christy Anderson Brekken

In no particular order... Instructor and Researcher, Department of Applied Economics, Oregon State University. Educational background: University of MN Law School, 2005. MS in Ag and Resource Economics, Oregon State University, 2011. Teaches: Agricultural Law, Environmental Law. Mother: brilliant 9 year old boy; brilliant 6 year old girl with benign myoclonic epilepsy on a modified ketogenic diet therapy. Married to: Ted Brekken, OSU Department of Electrical Engineering. Ride: Xtra-cycle Edgerunner with kid seat; 400-pound cargo capacity. Grew up: Devils Lake, ND. Lived in: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Pohang, South Korea, Trondheim, Norway, Corvallis, OR. Interests: Cooking, knitting, eating, yoga, laughing, hiking, traveling, staying sane.

Plot twist!

I’ve been on a path to a PhD in Applied Economics for a long time. I’ve decided to call it off, after weeks of thought and talking it out. It has been a big part of my life and who … Continue reading

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July 2012

July has been a great month! The weather has been perfect–80’s, no humidity, sunshine, cool nights. Today I washed all of our bedding and hung it out to dry, and sheets were ready to be put back on the beds … Continue reading

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Bathroom Remodel Complete (enough)

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m ready to call my bathroom remodel complete (except for a little paint touch-up that still needs attention). We had a handyman do the tiling, painting, and replace the sink and cabinet, along … Continue reading

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Nora’s Birthday Party Pictures

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Nora’s World

Nora introduces bunny to some of the foods in her new cookbook, then performs her doll-play to a sometimes uncooperative audience. We see how she handles impromptu adversity. Sorry for the poor quality on some of it. It was worth … Continue reading

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More Spring 2012

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Spring 2012

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blog blog blog

Ah, to be a blogger. The ugliest word in the pseudo-English language. But here we are. Let the blogging begin.

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