remembering

MR found this in his yearbook and sent it to me. Hmm. I suppose that it was a long time, or rather it seemed like a long time in my youth to get through school. Later, I went again and got a degree. It might be that I get yet another, yet different degree. Hopefully this one will net real money.

Thanks folks, family, friends for encouragement throughout my many years on Earth!

She likes cookies

Now where did those cookies go?

por (and poor) D

It is better to be dead than well read. A family member will not have a contract renewed for teaching. Apparently that family member failed too many students who would otherwise endanger people if allowed to pass. Remember, in some schools, it's OK to be so-so or flunky when finishing your degree in medicine.

hearing loss

Tom took the bold move of losing his hearing aid today. Despite great efforts by a few people, it was not found. It has been a great hearing aid so far, cough. It has lodged in his ear a few times and doesn't work as well as he would like. Now it is lost. Wonderful!

Going Back

I have been requested to do something. . .
My dear, sweet, love of my life has requested that I go back to school, get my credits to renew my license and teach again. "Just when I thought I was out ... they pull me back in again." My sister also thinks it's a good idea.

MR before had suggested that I do it. I suppose that if all the signs point in a direction, then maybe I ought to go in that direction. I don't think I will be teaching at FWCS, but I hope to wipe out the classes in Summer and teach in Fall somewhere.

May God have mercy on my soul.

+ picture composed of 2 scenes from, "We Don't Need No Education", and from Back to School

Christmas 2008 continued

Betty didn't join us this year as she normally does and we all have many people whom we miss dearly. We were granted great traveling weather for the day. Tawnya and three of her kids, Justin, Simone, Cheree came up and met us at Diane's. We ate lots, opened gifts, but then they had to leave for the day. Tawnya confessed to me that her later Christmas at her family's, it wasn't without problems.

Debbie and family came up after their vacation in TN. That is a story Debbie and Ana can write/type about on their blogs. Beth and Tom came up and we had a good time. Tawnya had to work and I left to pick up her in Warsaw. Her kids had other plans.

Tawnya and the rest of the family celebrated New Year then she and I took off for Jeffy's. We got back to Fort Wayne and saw family for New Year, then went back to Warsaw. After many hours of driving and staying we were beat.

I got back to Fort Wayne and spent some more time with family before they left.

May God's graces be with you always!

Christmas 2008

It was a tough Christmas, but well appreciated.

We had the typical multiple Christmases. I thank everyone for coming and for reminding us of love, Christ, and hope. Thank you Diane for hosting, food, and for making it special for Tawnya and her kids!

I will write some more later, but simply there were more players this time.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
Family and friends:
Diane, Deb, Beth, Dad, Mom, Jim, Tony, Tom, Joe, Jenny, Jessica, Ana, Dave, Jon, Megan, Jeffy, Scott, Kit, Lucas, Jake, Maddie, Charlie, Lori, Jessica (sadly slipped into near coma thanks to Keith's mixing), Kayla (and boyfriend), Tawnya (my true, dear love), Simone, Cheree, Justin, Zane, Logan, Lilly

This is not an exhaustive list nor is it in any order at all. Peace be with you forever and always!

Christmas & New Year 2008 (6 of many)

Christmas & New Year 2008 (4 of many)

If you look carefully, you can find something added here.

Christmas & New Year 2008 (3 of many)

Christmas & New Year 2008 (2 of many)