Friend, Bonnie Shapero, joined us. She has her first smartphone (an iPhone) and decided to try looking something up on Internet with her phone. She had support of some very experienced iPhone users.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thanksgiving 2012
We enjoyed a Thanksgiving afternoon buffet with guests from Vietnam and Korea. Of course, it featured my homemade pumpkin pie. :-)
Friend, Bonnie Shapero, joined us. She has her first smartphone (an iPhone) and decided to try looking something up on Internet with her phone. She had support of some very experienced iPhone users.
Friend, Bonnie Shapero, joined us. She has her first smartphone (an iPhone) and decided to try looking something up on Internet with her phone. She had support of some very experienced iPhone users.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Our Vote for the 2012 Presidential Election
I just saw a spam message that said: Election day is almost here. Have you blogged about it?
No...but now I will.
Just for the record, George and I will vote for Obama.
No...but now I will.
Just for the record, George and I will vote for Obama.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
To the St. Louis Zoo With the Girls from Brazil
Gahee wasn't able to join us for the day trip due to too much homework, but the other five of us took George's mini van on a cool Saturday when we were convinced that the animals at the zoo would be fairly active. We first stopped at the St. Louis Arch...then had lunch with too much fried food at a restaurant...made our way to the zoo for a two hour quick tour...and we ended up at a shopping mall (of course!!) with plans to eat at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant. Unfortunately, once we were ready to meet for dinner, tons of other people were ready as well. We decided to just buy some cheesecake to go and then eat elsewhere. We found an Asian buffet that made Vi extremely happy because it featured some Vietnamese items.
Glad to share some photos of the day:
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| The St. Louis Arch - October 2012 |
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| View from the St. Louis Arch |
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| Viewer looking out at the top of the St. Louis Arch |
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| Vi by the St. Louis Arch - Oct. 2012 |
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| Vi - near restaurant where we ate |
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| Vi by Zoo entrance |
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| At the zoo entrance: Vi, Erika, and Marianna |
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| Erika, Marianna, and Vi - St. Louis Zoo Oct. 2012 |
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| Our group...chilly but happy after walking around for 2 hours at the St. Louis Zoo Oct. 2012 Vi, Jenny(with a bad sinus cold) Marianna, Erika, and Bonnie |
Friday, September 7, 2012
School Starts and the Cold/Flu Viruses Don't Waste Any Time
George and I woke up this morning feeling like we had colds. It happened all of a sudden. He had some classes today, but I was home this morning and made some "onion/garlic" soup. I took some vegetable stock and added a bunch of shopped up onion, garlic, some soy sauce, lots of freshly ground pepper, and a dash of rice vinegar. I was hoping this would help clear up some head and throat drainage. I don't think it did. Just "laying low" as we say. I had a bit of a nap as a cold front brought some rain to our area.
Some of my students have been sniffling. Typical start to a new school year....lots of students share space and the viruses begin their havoc.
This is how I feel.
Meanwhile, Vy and Gahee are busy, busy, busy with fall classes and some events on campus. Tonight they're both attending a special event for international students. I certainly hope they don't get sick. 34,000 students arrived to attend MU this fall. That's like being invaded by another species!!
Better stock up on some ginger.....tea.....honey.....and tissues.
Some of my students have been sniffling. Typical start to a new school year....lots of students share space and the viruses begin their havoc.
Meanwhile, Vy and Gahee are busy, busy, busy with fall classes and some events on campus. Tonight they're both attending a special event for international students. I certainly hope they don't get sick. 34,000 students arrived to attend MU this fall. That's like being invaded by another species!!
Better stock up on some ginger.....tea.....honey.....and tissues.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
As Summer Ends...
Technically, summer doesn't end until after mid-September, but for those of us who live with an academic schedule, summer ends when classes begin. Here in mid-Missouri, classes will begin in about a week or so.
Vy and Anh have been busy preparing for Anh's move to Minnesota. In addition to Anh doing laundry and packing things, she and Vy have attended graduation parties for other Vietnamese students...hosted their own good-bye bar-b-q for Anh at a local park....accompanied others to the St. Louis airport as they prepare to return to Vietnam...and now the girls are enjoying the last few days of sleeping whenever they want.
Vy and Anh have been cooking quite a bit these last days of summer. Not me. Vietnamese cooking is A LOT OF WORK!! I observe all the work they do, and all I want to do is make a salad or eat some fruit or yogurt. So many times I've seen them in the kitchen chop, chop, chopping....steaming....boiling....frying foods. We have a small kitchen, and they move about in easy harmony as they chat. But all that work! It wears me out just to listen to it.
Watching Vy and Anh cook, and watching Gahee prepare some Korean foods....I realize that I'm quite a lazy person when it comes to cooking. I think many American are....unless they're like my son-in-law, Paul, and truly love cooking/baking. During the school year when I'm teaching four classes, well, that's my excuse for not spending a lot of complicated time in the kitchen like the girls do. Over the summer, though, well, I'm just plain lazy, and with the outside temperatures over 100 F. much of the time this year, my mind convinced me that it's impossible and impractical to cook in such heat--even though the house is air-conditioned. So unlike Vy and Anh, who chopped, fried, boiled, and steamed foods as if they were on a reality TV cooking show....I just piddled around with salads and fruit this summer.
The girls have been enjoying lots of time with friends these past few weeks, but it's bittersweet because so many farewells have been exchanged. George takes Anh to the airport tomorrow for her new adventure at the University of Minnesota, but before they get to the airport, Vy and Anh will take a ride on the St. Louis Arch.
This evening Gahee returns to Columbia. I believe she is traveling with two cousins (a brother and sister) who will rent an apartment close to us. They will enroll in the Intensive English Program at MU and will spend the night here...or maybe two nights until they get moved in. We are holding some furniture for them which needs to be moved into their apartment. George will ask our grandson and his friend if they can help. In addition, George will help them look at used cars as they settle in to life in our college town.
Tomorrow I leave town for a week to visit my parents in northern Illinois. My mother turns 86 and she cares for my dad who is 90. So we have people going and coming....but in about a week or two we'll all be settled into our fall schedules, except Anh. She doesn't start classes until early September...so she'll have some time to get to know some new friends and become familiar with her new city, Minneapolis. Although I've never lived there, I've told her it's a great city with lots to do. We hope to get up there to see her...maybe for her graduation....maybe before?
So we have people coming and going over the next few days. Meanwhile, I can't believe I'm looking out the window and seeing a bit of rain....REAL RAIN!! We have experienced a severe drought in this part of the country....so the rain is welcomed with a deep bow of gratitude.
Vy and Anh have been busy preparing for Anh's move to Minnesota. In addition to Anh doing laundry and packing things, she and Vy have attended graduation parties for other Vietnamese students...hosted their own good-bye bar-b-q for Anh at a local park....accompanied others to the St. Louis airport as they prepare to return to Vietnam...and now the girls are enjoying the last few days of sleeping whenever they want.
Vy and Anh have been cooking quite a bit these last days of summer. Not me. Vietnamese cooking is A LOT OF WORK!! I observe all the work they do, and all I want to do is make a salad or eat some fruit or yogurt. So many times I've seen them in the kitchen chop, chop, chopping....steaming....boiling....frying foods. We have a small kitchen, and they move about in easy harmony as they chat. But all that work! It wears me out just to listen to it.
Watching Vy and Anh cook, and watching Gahee prepare some Korean foods....I realize that I'm quite a lazy person when it comes to cooking. I think many American are....unless they're like my son-in-law, Paul, and truly love cooking/baking. During the school year when I'm teaching four classes, well, that's my excuse for not spending a lot of complicated time in the kitchen like the girls do. Over the summer, though, well, I'm just plain lazy, and with the outside temperatures over 100 F. much of the time this year, my mind convinced me that it's impossible and impractical to cook in such heat--even though the house is air-conditioned. So unlike Vy and Anh, who chopped, fried, boiled, and steamed foods as if they were on a reality TV cooking show....I just piddled around with salads and fruit this summer.
The girls have been enjoying lots of time with friends these past few weeks, but it's bittersweet because so many farewells have been exchanged. George takes Anh to the airport tomorrow for her new adventure at the University of Minnesota, but before they get to the airport, Vy and Anh will take a ride on the St. Louis Arch.
This evening Gahee returns to Columbia. I believe she is traveling with two cousins (a brother and sister) who will rent an apartment close to us. They will enroll in the Intensive English Program at MU and will spend the night here...or maybe two nights until they get moved in. We are holding some furniture for them which needs to be moved into their apartment. George will ask our grandson and his friend if they can help. In addition, George will help them look at used cars as they settle in to life in our college town.
Tomorrow I leave town for a week to visit my parents in northern Illinois. My mother turns 86 and she cares for my dad who is 90. So we have people going and coming....but in about a week or two we'll all be settled into our fall schedules, except Anh. She doesn't start classes until early September...so she'll have some time to get to know some new friends and become familiar with her new city, Minneapolis. Although I've never lived there, I've told her it's a great city with lots to do. We hope to get up there to see her...maybe for her graduation....maybe before?
So we have people coming and going over the next few days. Meanwhile, I can't believe I'm looking out the window and seeing a bit of rain....REAL RAIN!! We have experienced a severe drought in this part of the country....so the rain is welcomed with a deep bow of gratitude.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Hottest Summer Ever!!!!!
Well, we're baking here in the middle of the U.S. Daytime temperatures rarely go below 90 (F) and we've had temperatures over 100 (F) for many, many days. Farmers are suffering with these drought conditions. Food prices are expected to go up this fall and winter because of the loss of crops across the U.S. Even dogs aren't very enthusiastic about going out for a walk.
I hate it. I fantasize about living in upper Canada or Alaska. Siberia sounds good, too. I love cold and snow.
So we are muddling through. Gahee is spending the summer in Korea. Vi and Anh stay indoors during the daytime. Except for watering certain garden areas, I stay inside, too. George only leaves the house to do an errand or teach his summer school courses, which end this week. Our condo association has a swimming pool, so I usually spend time there each day around 6 p.m. or so....when the sun is less intense.
Changes are coming up. Anh will be transferring to the University of Minnesota. She leaves Aug. 13.
Well, it's usually cooler THERE! Hope she sees more snow this coming winter. We saw only a few flurries this past winter - far different from all the snow we saw in 2010.
Gahee comes back to Columbia Aug. 12. Flying back with her will be two cousins, a brother and sister. They will enroll in MU's Intensive English Program and will share an apartment close to where we live.
Recently I've had two inquiries about homestay, but the two rooms I have are occupied for the fall semester. Vi and Gahee will continue to stay with us and we are delighted. I just wish I could interest some friends, neighbors, or colleagues in becoming homestay hosts. I'm truly surprised that there aren't more hosts in this wonderful college town. In October, a friend of mine will host two young ladies from Brazil. They'll be in Columbia for one month to participate in some training at MU's School of Veterinary Medicine. I think my friend and her two guests will have a wonderful experience together.
I hate it. I fantasize about living in upper Canada or Alaska. Siberia sounds good, too. I love cold and snow.
So we are muddling through. Gahee is spending the summer in Korea. Vi and Anh stay indoors during the daytime. Except for watering certain garden areas, I stay inside, too. George only leaves the house to do an errand or teach his summer school courses, which end this week. Our condo association has a swimming pool, so I usually spend time there each day around 6 p.m. or so....when the sun is less intense.
Changes are coming up. Anh will be transferring to the University of Minnesota. She leaves Aug. 13.
Well, it's usually cooler THERE! Hope she sees more snow this coming winter. We saw only a few flurries this past winter - far different from all the snow we saw in 2010.
Gahee comes back to Columbia Aug. 12. Flying back with her will be two cousins, a brother and sister. They will enroll in MU's Intensive English Program and will share an apartment close to where we live.
Recently I've had two inquiries about homestay, but the two rooms I have are occupied for the fall semester. Vi and Gahee will continue to stay with us and we are delighted. I just wish I could interest some friends, neighbors, or colleagues in becoming homestay hosts. I'm truly surprised that there aren't more hosts in this wonderful college town. In October, a friend of mine will host two young ladies from Brazil. They'll be in Columbia for one month to participate in some training at MU's School of Veterinary Medicine. I think my friend and her two guests will have a wonderful experience together.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Meshari Graduates From MIZZOU With His Master's Degree
He did it!!!! Meshari attended the MU Graduate School's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12, 2012. Jenny was there to witness the wonderful occasion and to try to take pictures, but there were thousands of visitors and hundreds of graduates. After the ceremony, Meshari dropped by our home so we could get some quality photos with him.
The MU Graduate School's May 12, 2012 Commencement Ceremony - at the Hearnes Center - 7:30 p.m. There were lots of family and friends cheering for their graduates.
I managed to spot Meshari approaching the stage and took this photo.
Meshari and Gahee - our first two homestay guests. Meshari will return home to Saudi Arabia and become a husband in July!!! Gahee will spend the summer with family in Korea and continue her studies at MU this fall.
Doesn't our graduate look happy???? (Jenny with
Meshari)
When Meshari came in with his academic attire on, George
put on his Ph.D. academic attire in honor of this special day.
Jenny, Meshari, and George - graduation night
May 12 2012.
It seems like only yesterday when we first met Meshari. He has worked very diligently and can now begin a new chapter of his life. I'm sure his family and friends in Saudi Arabia are anxious to celebrate with him. Much happiness and many blessings to you, Dear Meshari.
The MU Graduate School's May 12, 2012 Commencement Ceremony - at the Hearnes Center - 7:30 p.m. There were lots of family and friends cheering for their graduates.
I managed to spot Meshari approaching the stage and took this photo.
Meshari and Gahee - our first two homestay guests. Meshari will return home to Saudi Arabia and become a husband in July!!! Gahee will spend the summer with family in Korea and continue her studies at MU this fall.
Doesn't our graduate look happy???? (Jenny with
Meshari)
When Meshari came in with his academic attire on, George
put on his Ph.D. academic attire in honor of this special day.
Jenny, Meshari, and George - graduation night
May 12 2012.
It seems like only yesterday when we first met Meshari. He has worked very diligently and can now begin a new chapter of his life. I'm sure his family and friends in Saudi Arabia are anxious to celebrate with him. Much happiness and many blessings to you, Dear Meshari.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Dinner at Tequila - a Local Mexican Restaurant
Tonight we had dinner at a Mexican restaurant called Tequila in Columbia, MO a day before the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Joining us were Vy, Ahn, Gahee, Taein, and our friend, Bonnie. The food was plentiful, and those of us 21 and older enjoyed some margaritas. The first pitcher of margaritas didn't taste like it had any alcohol, but the second pitcher of margaritas definitely did. Fortunately, Vy, Ahn, and Gahee could have driven us home if needed. We had good food and conversation to celebrate the end of the semester, Taein's graduation from the MU School of Journalism, and George's silliness after enjoying some margaritas.
Vy, Anh, Gahee, and Taein May 4, 2012 at Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Columbia, MO
Does George look like he's enjoying his margarita???
Vy, Anh, Gahee, and Taein May 4, 2012 at Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Columbia, MO
Does George look like he's enjoying his margarita???
A group photo. Look how relaxed George looks.
Jenny and Bonnie have an expression that says,
" I better not have any more margaritas."
Thumbs up with Vy, Anh, and our server.
The Semester Is Ending!!!!
Spring semester is ending and everyone is certainly ready. Finals take place starting next week. I know Gahee, Vy, and Anh are ready to have a break from school, and I am, too. I'm tired of spending so much time grading papers, so having the summer off will be wonderful! I have plenty of house projects to work on.
Meshari will graduate with his master's degree. Wow! Those two years went by quickly. We're having dinner with him next Friday to celebrate.
Taein, Gahee's friend, will graduate with a degree in journalism. Gahee plans to go to Korea for the summer. She'll return with two cousins who will live in a nearby apartment. Vy and Anh will visit friends in California for a while. George and I will both take separate trips to check up on our elderly parents from time to time.
The end of a semester...it's a time of transition...a time to look forward to a bit of relaxation.
Meshari will graduate with his master's degree. Wow! Those two years went by quickly. We're having dinner with him next Friday to celebrate.
Taein, Gahee's friend, will graduate with a degree in journalism. Gahee plans to go to Korea for the summer. She'll return with two cousins who will live in a nearby apartment. Vy and Anh will visit friends in California for a while. George and I will both take separate trips to check up on our elderly parents from time to time.
The end of a semester...it's a time of transition...a time to look forward to a bit of relaxation.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Congratulations, Meshari!!!!
Meshari stopped by Friday evening for a visit and told us he successfully defended his master's thesis last Thursday. All of his hard work and diligence has paid off. We are so very proud of him and promised to take him out to dinner to celebrate. We know that his friends and family back home are very proud also, and when he returns in May, I'm sure there will be a wonderful celebration.
That isn't the only celebration in store for him. He told us that in July he will get married. He even invited us, but there is no way I would survive a long plane ride like that. I can barely remain sane when I take a one hour flight.
I remember when Meshari was living with us, there were a couple of times when I asked him if he had a picture of his fiance. He sort of changed the subject. Eventually, he did let me see her and now I have in my mind the future couple they will be together. I wish them a long and happy life together...and I've told Meshari several times that to make a woman a happy wife, a husband needs to willingly help around the house and with the children...that marriage needs to be a partnership. After all, what woman...no matter what country she lives in....would not love a husband who says, "You look tired today. Go sit down and relax. I'll put the children to bed"?
Anyway, our first homestay student will graduate this may, get married this summer, and begin a whole new chapter of his life.
I know that our lives have been enriched and blessed by knowing our dear friend, Meshari.
Meshari treated us to some fun time at "Chucky Cheese" summer 2011
Pictured from left to right: granddaughter Laura, Gahee, granddaughter LaEabha, and
Meshari.
That isn't the only celebration in store for him. He told us that in July he will get married. He even invited us, but there is no way I would survive a long plane ride like that. I can barely remain sane when I take a one hour flight.
I remember when Meshari was living with us, there were a couple of times when I asked him if he had a picture of his fiance. He sort of changed the subject. Eventually, he did let me see her and now I have in my mind the future couple they will be together. I wish them a long and happy life together...and I've told Meshari several times that to make a woman a happy wife, a husband needs to willingly help around the house and with the children...that marriage needs to be a partnership. After all, what woman...no matter what country she lives in....would not love a husband who says, "You look tired today. Go sit down and relax. I'll put the children to bed"?
Anyway, our first homestay student will graduate this may, get married this summer, and begin a whole new chapter of his life.
I know that our lives have been enriched and blessed by knowing our dear friend, Meshari.
Meshari treated us to some fun time at "Chucky Cheese" summer 2011
Pictured from left to right: granddaughter Laura, Gahee, granddaughter LaEabha, and
Meshari.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
We Have Guests Coming...
The weather here in mid-Missouri has been extremely mild all winter and we now have summer
-like temperatures instead of spring temperatures. That means one thing: ANTS. I've already seen a couple near the kitchen garbage can.
We live in a wooden structure with trees all over the neighborhood. Ants are a common issue many Americans deal with every spring and summer. They are like the rest of us. They like to eat good food, too.
So today I sent an email message to our homestay guests...and to my husband....asking that we all be extra careful in the kitchen. Here's what I sent:
We have guests coming....like they do every spring and summer: ants.
-like temperatures instead of spring temperatures. That means one thing: ANTS. I've already seen a couple near the kitchen garbage can.
We live in a wooden structure with trees all over the neighborhood. Ants are a common issue many Americans deal with every spring and summer. They are like the rest of us. They like to eat good food, too.
So today I sent an email message to our homestay guests...and to my husband....asking that we all be extra careful in the kitchen. Here's what I sent:
We have guests coming....like they do every spring and summer: ants.
With the warm weather, I've already seen a couple in the kitchen, so we all need to take steps to keep the number of ants hanging out in the kitchen to a minimum.
Please:
1. Rinse all dishes, glasses, cups, pots, pans - everything. If you can't put items in the dish washing machine, it's extra important that sauces and items of food be rinsed off when you leave them in the sink for the next load of dishes to be done.
2. Wipe up around the stove after cooking.
3. Wipe up kitchen counter space. Ants will find every grain of sugar, every drop of sauce, every smudge of butter, every crumb of cookie/pie/bread/bagel, every grain of rice, every tiny piece of anything edible.
4. Wipe up the table after eating there.
5. If you bring dishes/glasses to your room (other than for water), please take them to the kitchen when done. Don't let food garbage or dirty dishes/cups, etc. stay in your room. You'll have ants and other bug guests visiting before you know it, and it's hard to get rid of them.
I will put out ant bait and use spray as needed.
We will see a few ants often, but we can all take steps to clean up more thoroughly to avoid a total invasion.
In advance....thanks for the extra help in the kitchen.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Busy, Busy, Busy
We have all been busy with school this semester. All the girls are taking full-time course loads, plus Vy and Anh have part-time jobs on campus. I'm teaching four classes this semester, and George is teaching eight.
The girls have a lot of homework and I have a lot of grading to do. George has a lot of ballgames to watch on TV while he catches up with the online courses he teaches. He doesn't have much to grade with his regular classes until the end of the semester when students hand in papers and turn in final exams. Then he is buried in paperwork.
Spring break plans are not settled for everyone. I'll go visit my parents for a few days and then relax at home.
During these economic times, everything is more expensive, so traveling to interesting or exciting places isn't always possible.
But the good news is that everyone is healthy and a major round of exams has ended for the girls. They'll get a little break before they have to prepare for midterm exams. I have a feeling everyone is going to do some serious sleeping during spring break.
The girls have a lot of homework and I have a lot of grading to do. George has a lot of ballgames to watch on TV while he catches up with the online courses he teaches. He doesn't have much to grade with his regular classes until the end of the semester when students hand in papers and turn in final exams. Then he is buried in paperwork.
Spring break plans are not settled for everyone. I'll go visit my parents for a few days and then relax at home.
During these economic times, everything is more expensive, so traveling to interesting or exciting places isn't always possible.
But the good news is that everyone is healthy and a major round of exams has ended for the girls. They'll get a little break before they have to prepare for midterm exams. I have a feeling everyone is going to do some serious sleeping during spring break.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
We're Having a Low-Key Winter Break
Things have been low key around here for this year's winter break. I visited my parents for a few days before Christmas, George visited his mom for week right at Christmas time, and the three girls have been catching up on sleep after final exams.
Vy and Anh have started part-time temporary jobs at MU's bookstore. Anh is stocking texts and Vy will be working as a cashier. They are part of the temporary team of employees who will help with the busy time of students getting texts and supplies for the new semester.
Gahee is the only one having a bit of adventure. She and some friends are traveling to Florida with stops in Memphis, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. At the start of her journey, I called Gahee and told her some great news: she received a letter of acceptance to the University of Missouri. She's been taking some core courses at our community college and will now transfer to MU. I'm curious about her class schedule for the spring semester. I bet she'll have some early morning classes.
So we now have 3 MU Tigers staying with us. All will be very busy ladies this coming semester.
A friend of mine had a New Year's Eve gathering at her place and we all went. We enjoyed some snacks and conversation, and Gahee met a sweet large standard poodle.
This gathering was not meant to be a late night celebration. Everyone left around 9 or so. The older folks settled in at home. The younger folks went out to greet the new year.
Monday, January 9, George and I start teaching classes again at the community college. The girls don't begin classes at MU until January 17.
Meanwhile, we are enjoying unseasonably warm weather for the Midwest. January is usually cold and snowy. Lately we've had spring-like weather and people are walking around without coats; some are sporting shorts and flipflops. The week ahead looks like it will be cooler, but still much warmer than what we usually experience at this time of year. Of course, Vy and Anh are looking forward to experiencing a real snowfall/snow storm. With this kind of weather, some of us are wondering if we'll see any snow at all this winter. Gahee and I love it, so we're hoping for some snow. George is the only one who starts groaning and complaining when the weather gets cold and snowy.
Vy and Anh have started part-time temporary jobs at MU's bookstore. Anh is stocking texts and Vy will be working as a cashier. They are part of the temporary team of employees who will help with the busy time of students getting texts and supplies for the new semester.
Gahee is the only one having a bit of adventure. She and some friends are traveling to Florida with stops in Memphis, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. At the start of her journey, I called Gahee and told her some great news: she received a letter of acceptance to the University of Missouri. She's been taking some core courses at our community college and will now transfer to MU. I'm curious about her class schedule for the spring semester. I bet she'll have some early morning classes.
So we now have 3 MU Tigers staying with us. All will be very busy ladies this coming semester.
A friend of mine had a New Year's Eve gathering at her place and we all went. We enjoyed some snacks and conversation, and Gahee met a sweet large standard poodle.
This gathering was not meant to be a late night celebration. Everyone left around 9 or so. The older folks settled in at home. The younger folks went out to greet the new year.
Monday, January 9, George and I start teaching classes again at the community college. The girls don't begin classes at MU until January 17.
Meanwhile, we are enjoying unseasonably warm weather for the Midwest. January is usually cold and snowy. Lately we've had spring-like weather and people are walking around without coats; some are sporting shorts and flipflops. The week ahead looks like it will be cooler, but still much warmer than what we usually experience at this time of year. Of course, Vy and Anh are looking forward to experiencing a real snowfall/snow storm. With this kind of weather, some of us are wondering if we'll see any snow at all this winter. Gahee and I love it, so we're hoping for some snow. George is the only one who starts groaning and complaining when the weather gets cold and snowy.
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