April has been a busy month, and I'm glad to see May peeking around the corner on the calendar. Just six weeks until school lets out for the summer, and it will be nice to have the kids at home all day. Less running, too, and more sleep which always improves my mood and my health.
I've been busy in the yard despite the colder than normal April, fixing my stone patio (needed a fill between the crevices, that kind of thing), raking and cleaning up the backyard in preparation for the warmer months. I can't wait until it's time to put out bright pots of flowers and open the pool. We scored a free patio umbrella on Freecycle and it even matches our cushions, so that will add to the deck's usability this summer as well.
I hope to have my eons old student loans completely paid off this week - just in time to take out new ones, as I will be registering within the week for the summer session at DePaul. Looking to take Digital Photography and either a creative writing or Truth in Democracy class (or, perhaps, all 3 if I'm feeling particularly energetic.) I can't wait to begin!
This weekend, I played in the Wausau Symphony and Band's spring concert - "The Greatest Generation", featuring wonderful music from the 40's. Porgy and Bess, some Irving Berlin, Sentimental Journey......all that terrific music that reminds me of my parents. I cried on the way home, wishing Dad had been there to see it. He would have loved it. My dear friend Duff Damos was kind enough to make the trek here from Rhinelander to narrate a very special piece called the Navajo Code Talkers - a piece honoring the Navajo marines who developed an unbreakable code that helped the Allies win World War 2. His deep, wonderful voice was perfect for the narration, and the larger than usual audience appreciated every word. What a wonderful gift to share with us - thanks Duff!
Tomorrow, a new rite of passage for Rowan, who after 11 years wearing glasses will finally get contac lenses. He is so excited - and I'm so happy for him! It will make him so much more confident, which is especially important now that we know he'll be going to Horace Mann next year. (The Montessori school only goes through 6th grade, and isn't ready to expand quite yet.) I'll be sure to take a photo of Rowan, sans glasses, and post it tomorrow night.
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I remember Duff Damos from growing up, that is so excellent that you are buds! The concert sounds amazing. Keep focusing on summer, the freezing temps WILL end. And best wishes to Rowan on his new Image.
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