Assignments

I'm sitting here very relieved that I have just completed my 6 assignments for my college class. The assignments are due Oct. 3, but nothing like being ahead of the game. Actually I was given the assignments in early June and should have completed them while on summer break. But let's not look too eager to have things done ahead. The prof might think I am an overachiever. BUT just ask my daughter who had to help me send the assignments on blackboard. She so patiently led me through each step until I could do it on my own. Thanks Heidi.

I want one

Heard this story at school yesterday from our secretary. She has friends with a son with Down Syndrome, who is in elementary. Because of No Child Left Behind, he is in the regular class full time. Seems they went on a field trip to the zoo. They had a good time and were ready to load the buses when the boy was missing. Suddenly, he comes running, soaking wet, and boards the bus. He sat by himself in the back of the bus and would not talk to anyone. No one gave it another thought. When the boy arrived home, he rushed upstairs, locked himself in the bathroom, and began running water. Alarmed, the parents took the door off the hinges to gain quick access. They were shocked to see the boy sitting in the tub with a real live penguin. Yep, he had brought home his own souveneer in his backpack. The parents promptly called the zoo. (I would have loved to hear that conversation.) The zoo stated that they would need to send out a special team with a special vehicle to retrieve the bird. Bet the parents were wondering why they couldn't use a backpack like their son had. The secretary commented that the boy will probably fail ISTEP, but he was the only one on the trip that brought home a real, live penguin!

The BIG test awaits

This is the week of that BIG test, where 3-10 graders plod their way through 4 to 6 hours of testing. I love what was in the Indy Star today. It stated that most schools will give the tests in three mornings. Now we get a full 10 days to administer the tests. Since my grade level must give 8 tests and a practice test, why would I want to do them all in just three days? That doesn't make much sense to me. But then what does make sense when it comes to the test?

Nephew's Wedding

Went to my nephew's wedding last Saturday, but I should back up and fill in a few things. It was held in the beautiful garden of his parents' home, with a HUGE white tent for the reception. All the family volunteered to help get the remaining loose ends completed before the evening wedding. Setting up chairs, setting tables, cleaning the mud off the tent, hanging panels, moving mums, watering mums, and buying 7-up were a few of the tasks we did. Although it was hot and humid (I had three showers that day), it was a beautiful wedding and reception. Nephew's brother had built a dance floor that was used by many. My granddaughter (23 months) had the best time on the floor. All the other younger children danced with her. And of course, the old folks, my generation, danced. My three children were amazed that I could dance. Guess I forgot to tell them about my dancing days after basketball games. (But then I don't think they ever cared to hear that story.) Our whole family dance to "Thriller" and astonished (?) the crowd. Even my elderly father was in the middle of the dance floor in his wheel chair dancing to "The Chicken Dance." Surprised all of us. He had orders to keep his comments and preaching to himself. He was there as the grandpa, and he did well. Many of us were very sore the next day--knees and especially hips were not use to the movements. We either need to dance more often or give it up completely to the younger generation.

Blocked at the Pass

At the end of the work day, while still at school, I logged on to the internet and googled wikipedia. Up pops a huge black and red square saying that this page has been blocked. What? So I decide to check out my blog. Again, a huge black and red square blocking me. I'm beginning to see a little black and red. I know that it is their computers and their dime, but it was on my time. In the past any adult, could access those not-so-appropriate pages at school. Wonder if they can still do that, and I can't get wikipedia?

Seeing Double

As you can see from my last two posts, the subject is the same. I posted on Aug. 27, but for some reason it would not accept it. (It probably told me why, but I am a little tech challenged.) Anyway, with internet difficulties, the start of school, and frustration, I didn't post about my kitty again until 9/1. Now they are both there. Oh, well, proof that I did post.

How Much Is That Kitty in the Window

My beautiful cat had suddenly developed red blotches on his face. After the third one appeared, my husband took the cat to the vet. Vet asked if the cat goes outside. No. Do you open a window. Yes. Well, the cat has ragweed allergies. He gave the cat a cortizone shot which has helped very much. Now who would believe that our family with so many allergies would own a cat with allergies?