From the mailbag

Traci asked: I am so sorry for your loss. Was this expected?

 

No, this was not expected at all. He died from an accidental gun shot to the head. Thank you for your post.

 

I'm not really sure how to respond to the "I'm sorry for your loss" responses I have gotten over the week. do I say thank you? That sounds to... upbeat... or something. I can't think of the word. I usually just nod knowingly and give them a hug or something. I can't do that on the internet though. What is the appropriate response to that? Is it Thank You?

 

Dotchi

We are back

My nephew, Andrew Neal VanWey, passed away this week. We drove to Alabama to be with family and friends. His organs were donated so that others could live. My brother-in-law Cliff did the Memorial Service (He's a preacher). I think he did a great job. We'll all miss Andy!

 

 

Dotchi

New Tool Bar

I have this VERY annoying new tool bar that is about to drive me insane. It is called Mirar and has all these *bleep* pop ups that cover what I am TRYING to read. I didn't download the thing and can't figure out how to get it off my computer. Everything I have searched said it is a spyware and adware remover and prevents pop ups. I didn't HAVE that problem until it started. Now it IS a problem. HOW DO I GET THIS OFF MY COMPUTER!

 

 

Dotchi

Science fun

I am printing out the kids book list for this year. The darned printing keeps quitting on me! I am so excited though. They what science experiments we'll be doing. I'm not sure to tell the truth. But I figured we would figure it out soon enough. I have to print out all the I.Science MaTe lessons and that will have it in there. Usually they are fun things. Last year we made earthquakes, dusted rocks looking for jewels, made a volcano, examined the bottom of the creek for life, searched for constellations, tested heat on different surfaces (reflective, dull, dark, light) and made all sorts of cool stuff. Miles made a water purifier system using napkins and Mendel made a boat that floated. we all made airplanes and some of them did loops! We had so much fun! I can't wait for the chapter!

 

 

Dotchi

I'm BACK!

Finally! I am back again. I have the computer working and all.  SO, this week we are going to have lunch with Nana and Aunt V and have more Carport sale. I think I'll have enough to make it to Chattanooga for the homeschool group but with the heat, I am not sure if I want to drive that far! It's been around 100 for the highs all week and the humidity is AWFUL. It was 97% one day with the temperature of 104... No global warming my right big toe!

 

I have the internet accessible again so I can print of the reading material for our 40 week schedule and get going on our science experiments by the end of August.

 

I am hot right now, so I am going to go clean in front of a fan running on high!

 

 

Dotchi