Right As Usual

Actually - Yes. I've been nearing the end of the school year - always a stressful and busy time. But, I've also been involved in my fitness program - down 24 pounds, so far, and MUCH more capable of walking and other activities. And - Ta-Dah! I will be retired at the end of this school year - in only another 2-1/2 weeks! I can't wait! I'm full up with plans for the future, chief among them to FINALLY clear out my house of detritus, and organize what remains. Other plans include: Writing - I have a more-than 1/2-finished book, that I will be expanding and revising. And, a non-fiction book - How to Teach Chemistry Without Blowing Up the Lab (meant for the beginner in a high school setting). Other books to follow, now that I have time. Radio fun - I am currently putting my new workbench together, and will shortly move my radio magazines, books, equipment, and work-in-progress up to the new Ham Shack. When I get my HF rig (probably sometime this fall), I will ha...

I've been out of town, at back-to-back workshops. Next week should be easier; this first week is what my husband refers to as "Physics Boot Camp". And, truly, he has a point. Most evenings, we're doing well to make it until 8:30. At that point, bed looks irresistible. Next week should be an easier schedule. Lots of meetings and presentations, but less interactive. We've also been buying a new house. We're frantically looking for the paperwork the mortgage people need - not easy when you've packed up the old house. We should know in a week or so whether we'll get it. Until then, we'll be in a motel. Fun. Well, I can't complain, at least we have a roof over our heads.