Studying the Weather

I began watching my meteorology lectures from the teaching company. You think you know something until you see someone who really understands explain it. By the end of the remaining 22 lectures I may even be able to teach my students something in the fall.

Mr. B is getting a bath today at Dr. Jones' vet clinic. I guessed his weight and I was exactly right; 87 pounds. He is also getting tested for heartworm. I hope he gets to come home soon. He looked so sad and pitiful in the car when he realized where he was going this morning. It will be several days before he gets to smelling good again. Nothing like that wonderful dog smell to make one happy.

My favorite war movie is "A Bridge Too Far" that was made back in the 1970's. Everyone and their cat are in that movie: Robert Redford, Michael Caine, James Caan, Anthony Hopkins, etc. It is the story of a huge airborne mission into occupied Holland in the Fall of 1944. The mission failed. I had been reading several military history books (The Crimean War, WWI and WWII) and so I thought I would try reading the story behind my favorite war movie. The book is excellent and I am pleased to say the movie was accurate.

Part-timer

After a wonderful lunch at Sugar Rush (a great little coffee place downtown that makes wonderous sandwiches) with Susan, I actually went to my office. I had a nice long visit with Brian about my Pennsylvania trip and he told me about his wife's snakebite ordeal. She was bit on the pinky by a copperhead and spent two days in ICU to monitor the swelling. She is mending well at home but she stills has some numbness.

I wrote a letter of recommendation for a former student. They are easier when the students are excellent. I cleared my email, copied all my astronomy powerpoints and brought the book home. Trying to organize my schedule to get into work has proved difficult so I am going to try to work at home so B will have one to hang with.

I am soaked with sweat. Rain showers have been off and on for the last few days and although the sun is out right now, the humidity is high. Nothing is drying out. I started watching a great documentary last night on street art called "Exit through the gift shop". So far it is excellent. That reminds me I have a article to pass on to Misty, our art instructor at school. Boldly go!

The Ranchhand

After two weeks of sightseeing through Pennsylvania, I am back home. So far I have seriously loafed and napped every day. Now comes the big trial. How much class prep will I get done before August? They have me teaching physical science. I haven't taught a full on lecture version of that class in a couple of years. Right now I have ridiculous goals: students reading outside of class, term papers, me happy teaching an 8 o'clock class. Based on past experience I know I will only accomplish about a third of my list.

 I realized a few days ago that the Olympics start Friday July 27th. I got a little panicky since I will be out with Brent and Caroline in Utah next month. Luckily I will be home for the Opening Ceremonies. The Track and Field events are my favorites especially the 5K, 10K and marathons. Meb is running again this year. London should make for some fast times.