I can’t fully comprehend how it is that I find myself nearing mid-July, when I have little recollection of the preceeding summer months. To say that summer is speeding by would be a simple enough statement. This July 4 was spent relaxing with extended family at Cherokee Lake in Tennessee. It was very nice. The weather was warm and sunny, with only a little rain on the last day, so I can’t complain about the weather, for a change 😉 It’s always so great to have all the cousins together, playing and to listen to their conversations. I find it absolute pleasure that they seem to just pick up the relationship in all it’s ease, even if it’s been months since they’ve seen or spoken to one another. Wouldn’t it be nice if adults were so free in their meetings? We always hold back, wary of the possible judgement or hidden agenda held by the other. That’s what comes from experience with people, I suppose.
I’ve neglected my site here to lavish time and effort on the postcard trading hobby – it is very enjoyable, and affords me the chance to meet peoples from all over the globe, who have similar interests and agendas for our dealings. It does take quite a bit of time of organizing, having to keep my online trade album updated with what I have in stock, keep up with addresses, preferences, and such, but it is fun. I’m indulging myself with more time to spend with the hobby right now, because I know that when school begins, I will have to seriously cut back.
Speaking of school, I am elated that our school district has decided that middle and high schools should begin school an entire hour later than in previous years, but still release at the same time! I can’t exaggerate the good things that means for our household. This past school year being the first that we’ve had to deal with considering “out of home” school schedules in 9 years, was quite an adjustment for all of us. Since I will not send my son, who never seems to be full of belly, out of the house on a meager, cold breakfast, I raised myself from the bed every morning (there were about a dozen exceptions – most exusable because of surgery), to cook his meal at 6am. Now, you may consult any home educator about this – 6am is early! Three to four mornings a week, I went back to bed after my son and husband left, which meant that I slept later than I would’ve if I had not gotten up to cook and laid back down, which meant that home school for my daughter started and finished later than we’d like. For my husband, this change of schooling type meant that he got a hot breakfast every morning, which he loved, but it also meant that he had to take our son to school and deal with traffic he could otherwise avoid if our son missed the bus. Even though our son managed the earlier beginning and later ending to his day quite well, he will savor every minute of that extra hour he gets to sleep!
I am also researching Kentucky and its history, which has taken me away from regular hobbies and things. Right now I’m particularly looking for quirky facts and quotes by Kentuckians. It is particularly difficult to find quotes from KY women in history, so if you are interested and would like to help me out, it would be greatly appreciated!
Reflections 