Beneath the Wraps

              On Friday we took Jaime to Ashland and left her there at the college. That was the day of Richard and my 21 st wedding anniversary. Initially I thought we would stay in either Ashland or Medford overnight and go to the temple yesterday morning.                                         Plans changed. When we returned we started a deep cleaning of her room and the office which are now become my oldest son and his wife ’ s room and my grand-daughters room.   So much work!   Not the ideal way I wanted to spend my anniversary. It may be a while before I can post again.

          Valentines Day is a non-Federal holiday full of traditions and legends which may or may not be true.   There were at least two, perhaps three, patron saints who bore the name St. Valentine.   Their lives ended in tragic massacres; perhaps it was the way they lived that got the Valentine’s celebration started.   There are many websites to choose from when “Valentines” is the subject entered into a search engine such as Google.   I have never been much into the Valentine spirit.   The concept behind Valentine’s Day seems noble enough, but the commercialism is what keeps the holiday alive and I could do without that.  No one gets off of work or school in honor of Valentines. https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day             President’s Day was created in honor of George Washington, first president of the United States.  President’s Day was initiall...

I was on my computer Tuesday morning when I received a call from one of the schools.   It was 8:35 and the shift started at 9:00.   It was for the school that is farthest away, but I thought I could be there on time.   At that point I didn’t know if I’d be working with the elementary or middle school age children.   I wish it had been the older kids instead of the younger ones. I was over my sore throat but still had that darn dry cough, and because I was using my voice all day (except for recess) my cough became stronger and my throat started hurting again.   I did not work yesterday. The RS presidency meets once a week.   Initially they met on Monday but had changed it to Wednesday to accommodate me.   I don’t particularly enjoy working on Wednesdays as it is the short day and school lets out at the same time I get off.   I’d rather not deal with school traffic – which I don’t on any other day.   If I know there is not going to be...

I did not sleep well Tuesday Night/Wednesday morning Amazingly I got cold and Roland woke up hot Yesterday I woke up with a dry cough Gradually it turned into a sore throat. I have been sleeping with the windows open even just a crack except for the last two nights. Yesterday after school I loaded myself with  Musinex, Flonaze, Vitamin D3 and Chamomile Tea.    I also  broke out the humidifier. I slept great Up until 4:00 in the morning. I took more Musinex I tried closing my eyes but wasn’t sleeping. Now I’m writing this post. I hope I can stay awake for the next eight hours.   I have to leave for work just under three. This week I’ve been working with the middle schoolers. Both schools. Yesterday I was sore.   So sore. My soreness grew throughout the day. I don’t want to be sick!!!! If I don't post for the next three days  I'll be in bed trying to fight this.

I found the following assignment still in my files.  I remember submitting it to the writing center.  The person giving me feedback suggested I lose this first line - which I do tie into my closing statement.  As I recall, even my instructor had said it was a poor way to start out a paper.  It is called an attention grabber.  The idea was suggested to me by the dean of the English department.  I can't remember whether I stuck to my guns or not.  I think I did but did not receive full credit.  Ironically, I was not stressed about it.         “Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way to the sea.” – Mikhail Lermontov (Sweatt, 2016).              There are many things that cause stress such as relationships, finances, health issues of loved ones, not being able to meet deadlines due to heavy traffic, power out...

My laptop gets internet My PC does not No cloud communication For quite a while now so What’s the point? I started a two-week assignment January 31 to February 13 – And I’m still there A few have asked if I can work For them I said “Yes” to one and the boss asked If I could work longer Yesterday I had others ask if I could work May and June.  Their boss (our boss) said “No” She wants me to continue with the Assignment I started in January I have to give a speech this week for The only class that I am taking right now I am so glad there is only one. It was tough taking two classes with work I know many people work full time and go To school full time.  I think I Could handle it once Not anymore. I wish my PC was more vibrant I wish the screen on my laptop was bigger I wish my house would clean itself This is a boring post and I am drained.

            Spring break is over for Jenna.   Her cousins don't need to return to school until Wednesday.   I gave Jenna the option of staying home today, but she doesn't wish to ruin her perfect attendance.   Plus I think she is wanting a break for the chaotic noise level that has been a part of our house for the last four-going-on-five days.   That's right, Bill and Kayla brought their three children for a spring break visit.   I didn't even tell Jenna - which I'm glad, as I had my dates wrong and had expected Kayla a lot sooner thinking her children had the same amount of spring break that Jenna did.             Funny thing, Jenna had asked if I would take her to the library on Thursday - which actually happened to be a part of my agenda - thinking that her cousins would be here already - but they were actually due to arrive that very day. ...

          The first location of Salt Lake's Equitable Life and Casualty was housed in the old Eagle's lodge building on 4th South and West Temple. According to this website Roderick Ross had established the company in said location in 1948.   The building itself did not seem the ideal for the insurance business - at least not with the Eagle's Lodge floor plan. Perhaps in the late 1940's it didn't matter that the building contained skinny stairs and a balcony, but it seemed quite inappropriate in the 1980s.           My dad had been hired as a computer programmer.   I think he used a different entrance to the building than the majority of workers.   On occasion I had opportunity to visit him at his place of work. As a child I remember seeing parts of what I believed to be the basement.   My dad worked with one those huge wall-to-wall computers   (or maybe several) th...