Beneath the Wraps

(this post is about presidents past and NOT the current election)                   Jenna and a classmate are going to give an assigned PowerPoint this week.   I haven't seen any of it as it was a project they worked on it at school.   The first PowerPoint that I remember Jenna doing for her current school was a presentation on one of our former presidents.         Before she had been assigned this task, I had told her that if ever she was to do a report on an American President, to pick either William Henry Harrison or Gerald Ford as William Henry Harrison was Pres. for only one month and Gerald Ford is the only President that hadn't been voted to be president (or vice-president) by the public.   I just like interesting facts that set apart from others.   But I suppose they all have something interesting about them. ...

          I like the sound of rain           Good Thing as it           has rained for most of           this month                     We have skylights in           our front room and           our bedroom and           sometimes the rain wakes me           after I have fallen           asleep           I know it's wet and cold           outside      ...

       The primary had their program yesterday and only one practice.   I didn't understand as it feels so late in the year.   I don't recall there being a primary program this late in the year - not with any of the wards I've been in - including this one.   Last year we had more practice and performed on October 18.          This is the first year that Jenna wasn't on the stage as she is no longer in primary.   But as I looked out in the audience, I could see her singing along, and it really made me smile.   I'd have to honestly say that it was my favorite part about having the primary program.   I think the children did quite well for only one practice.        Growing up, my favorite thing about Thanksgiving was spending it with a different group of people than the year prior as I mentioned here .  The smallest Thanksgivings I can remember incl...

I realize my mind seems to be going in several directions . . . I still have my two classes to focus on, but did want to express how pleased I am with Jenna           The Douglas County libraries have run out of funding (or soon will be) and had proposed a 44cent per day tax increase to all property owners.   The proposal made it to the ballot that was mailed just before the election.   Unfortunately, the bill did not pass and the libraries will be gone.           Myrtle Creek had invested in a drop box that was put in just before the election.   I suppose it will be possible to salvage some libraries that may run independently as city libraries - but it sounds as if most libraries will close down.   Two had already opted out before the election.   We do not know what's to become of the rest.           The bu...

          For the last four weeks I have taken an accountant class - by itself - no other classes.  It was different.  Thus far it is the only set of four weeks that I have had only one class.           This week I started two more classes - both credited.  I think I will enjoy my history but still have this lame attitude toward management and how I cringe at the very idea.  Right now I am taking a break before I return to more reading and research and explanation.           This week we are discussing sole proprietorship, partnerships, LLC's and non-profit organizations.  Hey, thank you for throwing in the non-profit.  At least I can relate to the idea of charitable donations and financial  struggles and dependency.  Still, my passion lies more with the volunteers and managing time and tangible goods ra...