Starting with two pics from a couple weeks ago and then from today, the yard is bursting into bloom. About three weeks early. The red alder catkins are so impressive, 4 -5 inches long! The gallery images should link to larger versions. Meanwhile, I have a portfolio to complete, including a take-home exam and some […]
Tag: grad school
Writer’s Block – Thinker’s Block?
I am struggling to revise the BIG PAPER from last quarter which, as I re-read it, shows just how little I know and just how little I am changing! I am supposed to revise the paper to incorporate new information and ideas from this quarter… and I find that there are so many redundancies that […]
Taking Time
I have decided to slack off just a little this quarter. Without clear feedback from faculty, there isn’t much reason to go all-out, nor can I sustain my health if I do. So this quarter I am going to meet my obligations, but no more. I will accomplish what I can, be where I am […]
The Final Toll. . .
of autumn quarter was actually pretty good. Teachers: 45; me: 55. If it really were a competition, against anyone else I would have not made it. But it was more interesting and collegial than a typical grad school experience, and I am pleased with the result. In fact, the BEST part of this Master’s in […]
Graduate School is…
timeconsuming exhausting interesting frustrating hard work fun all of the above! Which explains the dearth of details lately. This quarter, we have read many books, listened to history lectures, participated in workshops, and observed in three schools. The schools have been in different towns, at different grade levels, and have given us an opportunity to […]
Week two…
and a normal routine has been established. Monday, “free” for me to leisurely do housework and schoolwork without leaving home. I need this quiet time to recharge my energy level and reconnect. Tuesday, a late start to the day, but I try to get to campus a couple hours early for reading or getting together […]
My first day…
No alternate text on the above image, this is me this morning after only about 6 hours’ sleep (I was nervous all night). I am wearing a cool-nifty new shirt Mother got for me at Shopko. The falling leaves go around on the right side… And class was fine. I like everyone, teachers and students. […]
Proud Mama Moments
The elder stidkid has completed another year of high school band, as one of the junior members of the wind ensemble at his school, he was picked to perform with the symphony (strings) earlier this week in a full orchestra experience. What a treat. Then he performed again yesterday with the bands. His next emphasis […]