It's been a while since I have blogged. I typed this blog on Friday morning but my usual blog has been down all weekend. I decided that it is time to move on or to mirror my blog here. I read blogs daily, but lately I just don't have the time or attention span to actually compose an entry of my own.
Nick's summer classes went very well. He took a total of four classes in the summer and received (or will receive) an A in all of them. He needs to complete an observation in a school for of the summer classes, but as long as he actually does it, he will receive an A. If he doesn't do it at all, he will receive a B for the class. One of the classes he took was Diversity in Education, which I found very interesting and I will blog more in depth about that class/topic this weekend.
Nick's fall semester is proving to be tough for him. He is taking two science classes and both of them had prerequisites. Unfortunately, he took the prerequisite classes over 25 years and he is really struggling to recall the foundations and understand the new material. In addition, he is taking Spanish, which is new to him. I'm sure he will do fine once he gets himself on a study schedule.
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I am going to be getting a small windfall. Since money has been so tight the past 2 years, we haven't been making any charitable contributions at all. I do want to use some of that cash for charity. I can't decide whether to send small donations to several organizations or one or two substantial donations. What would you do?
The bulk of this lump sum will finally get the real estate taxes caught up. I also want to treat myself to something, do something for Nick and start shopping for the holidays.
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As I was leaving the house this morning, Nick was watching the TV news. I overheard the announcer segue to a commercial by saying, "Up next, a new device that will prevent you from leaving your infant in a hot car."
A brain is a new device?
Seriously, if you are stupid enough, self-centered enough to forget a child in your car; there is no gadget on the market that can help you.
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Our latest toy purchase was a Nintendo Wii gaming system. Nick and I are having a blast playing with it. I'm sure the novelty will wear off, but it is nice to have something that we both enjoy and something that keeps us off the couch. I'd never equate playing a Wii game to actual exercise, but at least it is better than sitting on the couch watching TV or playing a computer game.
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I need a weekend getaway soon.
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I found you!!!!! :) I had been worrying when the other blog came up blank for the last several days.
Is it okay that I found you? Okay to update my link?
I'm glad to hear Nick did well in his classes. My best to you both.
/hugs
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