Well June has rushed by and I haven't finished half of what I planned. Probably the error is in the planning. As usual our children are scattered about the world: Emilio is in France for the summer, Leo starts a new day job today in New York City (he has been working night shifts for a cable tv editing company), now, he'll be an assistant editor for a British company that makes trailers for movies, Andrea is doing field work for her biology BA thesis (a inventory of reptiles in a rural part of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico). With children in so many places I have subscribed to a skype program which gives me unlimited phone contact via computer to 34 countries (I should check to see if Cyprus is on that list) -- actually an error on my part since I really only need access to the USA. So now I can call home and cell phones via computer which at least lets me stay in touch with Leo in NYC and now Emilio in Paris, as well as my Dad and my brothers and sisters. I not a great phone user and talking via computer is still a bit strange -- probably there is a slight delay in the transmission which throws off the conversational flow some what. Anyways if you ever get on this Blog, Mike, send your cell number since I know you are a heavy phone user -- maybe I can convince you to do some blogging.
Well not much to report this month. July will probably also race by, hopefully with lots of happy surprises and success for everyone.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
June in Georgia
Hi Everyone - I hope I am writing to everyone but lately it seems Andy and I are having a dialogue. Where is everyone else? Andy, it sounds like your summer is going to be very busy editing two books. I admire you for doing something so intellectual. What are the titles of the books? I certainly wish Kristina well caring for her mother. My Mom is now 88 and doing very well considering her age. Her memory is definitely going and she can't hear anything which causes for much confusion. Aging is definitely a challenge!
I'm glad to hear that you are registering to vote. This year has certainly been an exciting election season. I too would like to see Edwards on the Obama ticket. I have no idea who it will end up being. Ron's primary is on July 15 and his campaign is in full swing. He has already had 2 debates and I believe there are 4 more scheduled. With 3 candidates in the primary, no one will win and there will most certainly be a run-off. We are just hoping now that he makes it to the run-off. We are going to participate in a local 4th of July parade. The cars in the parade are supposed to be convertibles, but Ron received special permission for my Smartcar to be in it. I always run in the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th (it is an Atlanta tradition and the world's largest 10K with 55,000 runners). This year I will run the Peachtree and then try to make it back across town to walk with Ron and the Smartcar in the parade. I just hope I can make it to the parade in time.
At the end of school, I was elected Teacher of the Year for my school for 2008-2009. Of course Milford is a very small school, but I was grateful to my colleagues for giving me this honor. My only other news is that Ron's daughter, Erica is expecting a baby so I guess I will become a grandmother in September. I don't like the name "grandmother". I've got to come up with another name for myself. Any suggestions?
Everyone, take care! Lois
I'm glad to hear that you are registering to vote. This year has certainly been an exciting election season. I too would like to see Edwards on the Obama ticket. I have no idea who it will end up being. Ron's primary is on July 15 and his campaign is in full swing. He has already had 2 debates and I believe there are 4 more scheduled. With 3 candidates in the primary, no one will win and there will most certainly be a run-off. We are just hoping now that he makes it to the run-off. We are going to participate in a local 4th of July parade. The cars in the parade are supposed to be convertibles, but Ron received special permission for my Smartcar to be in it. I always run in the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th (it is an Atlanta tradition and the world's largest 10K with 55,000 runners). This year I will run the Peachtree and then try to make it back across town to walk with Ron and the Smartcar in the parade. I just hope I can make it to the parade in time.
At the end of school, I was elected Teacher of the Year for my school for 2008-2009. Of course Milford is a very small school, but I was grateful to my colleagues for giving me this honor. My only other news is that Ron's daughter, Erica is expecting a baby so I guess I will become a grandmother in September. I don't like the name "grandmother". I've got to come up with another name for myself. Any suggestions?
Everyone, take care! Lois
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