Tuesday, November 17, 2009
2012?
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A trip to the Jeffers Petroglyphs
1800 miles one way
Stops on the way to Minnesota: Vegas, southern Utah, Colorado, Nebraska
Stops on the way home: South Dakota, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Utah or Nevada
Two weeks
May 2012?
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Homeschooling Convention
This is one convention we didn't actually get to attend. George was a speaker and I thought we might go one day, but I got laid off. So with my new job, I can't take any time off (for now). Luckily, George's session was on Sunday night AND we got free passes to Disneyland! Actually, I would've been thrilled with a ticket to DL, but these were 4-day park hopper passes -- whoohoo! And we got one for Auntie Kohl, too. Shoot, when we went to checkin, the dude asked me how many we needed. I could've said 5 or 6! Oh well, I'm too honest for my own good.
Anyways, we got there, got our tickets, parked, and went to look for food. We actually found a decent, inexpensive place near the pool at the Grand Californian. If you go to DL and need a cheap meal, head to White Water Snacks.
We got George over to the room where he would be speaking at. He got all settled, started his presentation. I took some video, Kohl took some pics, and we were off to California Adventure.
When CA closed, we headed back to the Grand Californian to pick up George. It sounded like he had a great session. When we went into the room, I left the door open in case people walking by wanted to join in. However, one the participants closed the door so that he could hear the presentation without all the hallway noise. Nice that someone was that interested in what George was talking about. A few people stayed to chat afterwards and it seemed they really got something out of the presentation. Go George!
Anyways, we got there, got our tickets, parked, and went to look for food. We actually found a decent, inexpensive place near the pool at the Grand Californian. If you go to DL and need a cheap meal, head to White Water Snacks.
We got George over to the room where he would be speaking at. He got all settled, started his presentation. I took some video, Kohl took some pics, and we were off to California Adventure.
When CA closed, we headed back to the Grand Californian to pick up George. It sounded like he had a great session. When we went into the room, I left the door open in case people walking by wanted to join in. However, one the participants closed the door so that he could hear the presentation without all the hallway noise. Nice that someone was that interested in what George was talking about. A few people stayed to chat afterwards and it seemed they really got something out of the presentation. Go George!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Layoff #7
In case you hadn't heard, I received another layoff notice at the beginning of August. Although, I knew my boss was looking for new assignments for us, I thought that any notice would be 60 days. Wrong. We had two weeks. I guess I just assumed I wouldn't find anything so quickly. Usually when you start a job search, it takes two months just to start getting the interviews. Luckily I was wrong. One of my old co-workers put me in touch with her old boss. My checkout with HR was on a Thursday. My new boss contacted me Thursday morning. He asked me to come in Friday morning for an interview. Since Friday was technically my last day, that worked out. By Friday afternoon, they had canceled my layoff. Thank goodness! Now I'm even closer to home and working right around the corner from my parents. It's actually the same area I started working 20 years ago and it's changed so much! However, they could only promise me work for one month. Apparently the whole department is in the same boat and we just have to wait for the final decision. Keep your fingers crossed!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Huntington Library and Gardens
Catching up on summer here. I finally took Rachel and George for the first time. As usual, we didn't have time to see everything. Must go back in the spring.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Shuttle Against the Sun
Isn't this amazing?
A dramatic photograph released by Nasa has also captured Atlantis en route to Hubble, in silhouette against the Sun. The image was taken from the ground on Tuesday using a telescope with a solar filter.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6292923.ece
A dramatic photograph released by Nasa has also captured Atlantis en route to Hubble, in silhouette against the Sun. The image was taken from the ground on Tuesday using a telescope with a solar filter.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6292923.ece
Thursday, May 14, 2009
CA Special Election - Tuesday, May 19
Vote!
Prop 1A: Changes Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases "Rainy Day" Budget Stabilization Fund.
Prop 1B: Education Funding. Payment Plan.
If both 1A and 1B are passed, then General Fund revenues would be taken from the Budget Stabilization Fund and paid to K-12 schools and community colleges until the entire $9.3 billion due them under Prop 1B is paid; these payments cannot be suspended by the Governor. These props will also extend the sales tax increase from one year to two years.
Prop 1C: Lottery Modernization Act.
Allow proceeds to go to the state budget rather than to schools directly. The state would increase payments from the General Fund. Increase prizes to encourage more tickets sold. Allow the state to borrow from future lottery profits.
Prop 1D: Children's Services Funding.
Allows temporary use of a significant portion of Prop 10 (First 5) funds to pay General Fund costs for existing programs for children up to age 5. Will delete the allocation now provided for anti-smoking ads.
Prop 1E: Mental Health Services Funding.
Amends the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63 of 2004) to transfer funds, for a two-year period, from mental health programs under that act to pay for mental health services for children and young adults provided through the EPSDT. In 2009-10, $226.7 million would be redirected; in 2010-11 between $226.7 and $234 million would be redirected. The redirected funds would offset state costs for the EPSDT otherwise paid for by the General Fund, thus achieving savings to help balance the budget.
Prop 1F: Elected Officials' Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years.
Would amend the state Constitution to prevent the commission from approving salary increases in years when the state is expected to run a deficit.
Click here to find your polling place.
Prop 1A: Changes Budget Process. Limits State Spending. Increases "Rainy Day" Budget Stabilization Fund.
Prop 1B: Education Funding. Payment Plan.
If both 1A and 1B are passed, then General Fund revenues would be taken from the Budget Stabilization Fund and paid to K-12 schools and community colleges until the entire $9.3 billion due them under Prop 1B is paid; these payments cannot be suspended by the Governor. These props will also extend the sales tax increase from one year to two years.
Prop 1C: Lottery Modernization Act.
Allow proceeds to go to the state budget rather than to schools directly. The state would increase payments from the General Fund. Increase prizes to encourage more tickets sold. Allow the state to borrow from future lottery profits.
Prop 1D: Children's Services Funding.
Allows temporary use of a significant portion of Prop 10 (First 5) funds to pay General Fund costs for existing programs for children up to age 5. Will delete the allocation now provided for anti-smoking ads.
Prop 1E: Mental Health Services Funding.
Amends the Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63 of 2004) to transfer funds, for a two-year period, from mental health programs under that act to pay for mental health services for children and young adults provided through the EPSDT. In 2009-10, $226.7 million would be redirected; in 2010-11 between $226.7 and $234 million would be redirected. The redirected funds would offset state costs for the EPSDT otherwise paid for by the General Fund, thus achieving savings to help balance the budget.
Prop 1F: Elected Officials' Salaries. Prevents Pay Increases During Budget Deficit Years.
Would amend the state Constitution to prevent the commission from approving salary increases in years when the state is expected to run a deficit.
Click here to find your polling place.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
17-year-old gets nursing degree
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/05/12/20090512cr-younggrad0513.html?&wired
"One of the biggest lessons I've learned in going through nursing school and my education thus far, is to never let my age inhibit me from achieving my dreams," McBurnett said.
McBurnett was home schooled and began taking college courses at Chandler Gilbert Community College when she was 12. She received her high school diploma and her associate degree (with a 4.0 grade point average) when she was 15.
"I definitely think it was the best of both worlds," McBurnett said. "It was a perfect opportunity for me to learn and get to meet people and, most of all, become a nurse, which has been my dream for a long time."
"One of the biggest lessons I've learned in going through nursing school and my education thus far, is to never let my age inhibit me from achieving my dreams," McBurnett said.
McBurnett was home schooled and began taking college courses at Chandler Gilbert Community College when she was 12. She received her high school diploma and her associate degree (with a 4.0 grade point average) when she was 15.
"I definitely think it was the best of both worlds," McBurnett said. "It was a perfect opportunity for me to learn and get to meet people and, most of all, become a nurse, which has been my dream for a long time."
Monday, May 11, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Rocket Day
Rachel's science class had rocket day! It was super fun and I went to work early that day, so that I could be there. Rachel's rocket went super high and far, but landed in the trees. Kids from the lacrosse team got it out of the tree for us. :-)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
CSA Day
We joined a CSA (community supported agriculture) last year as part of our homeschooling group. We receive a box of produce each week for $20. We usually get lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, radishes, potatoes, etc. The selection changes seasonally.
Well, the family that owns the farm invited everyone in the CSA program to visit the farm and see where our veggies come from. :-)
Radishes.
A scarecrow.
Carrots.
Rachel is picking cilantro.
Washing the veggies.
Chopping up our lunch.
We got tofu, too. :-) Our veggies and tofu (along with some oil and garlic salt) were wrapped in foil and put on the grill. In the meantime, we made a salad and had our first course. Our veggies turned out scrumptious. Who knew how good cooked radishes were? Also, they had grilled some Maui onions (we will get those in our boxes in a couple of weeks!) and some beets. Wow, beets! I had to have a few of those. :-)
Rachel's first salad. Well, she used to eat lettuce when she was little and she and George pretended they were catepillars. :-)
The strawberry patch which included Maui onions.
Filling our baskets.
Have a bite!
Well, the family that owns the farm invited everyone in the CSA program to visit the farm and see where our veggies come from. :-)
Radishes.
A scarecrow.
Carrots.
Rachel is picking cilantro.
Washing the veggies.
Chopping up our lunch.
We got tofu, too. :-) Our veggies and tofu (along with some oil and garlic salt) were wrapped in foil and put on the grill. In the meantime, we made a salad and had our first course. Our veggies turned out scrumptious. Who knew how good cooked radishes were? Also, they had grilled some Maui onions (we will get those in our boxes in a couple of weeks!) and some beets. Wow, beets! I had to have a few of those. :-)
Rachel's first salad. Well, she used to eat lettuce when she was little and she and George pretended they were catepillars. :-)
The strawberry patch which included Maui onions.
Filling our baskets.
Have a bite!
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