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Primary time
So, today is when we in PA get to vote for which Dem is gonna go toe-to-toe with McCain. And I don't have to be at school until noon because of it, but I don't get out until 8:00 this evening, either, which sucks. I mean, I'll miss most of Tuesday Night Dinner, and I'll need to be back at work within 12 hours of leaving. Isn't that depressing? ( Read more... ) -
On the last day of vacation
My sweetie is at work, my daughter is in school, and I have this final day of Christmas break. While I wish it could all be Skittles and beer, (mmmmmmm, beer....) I have dishes and laundry to finish, a butt-load of papers I've put off grading, and I really should clean out my car before the return trip to fetch everybody. I'm happy though, ( Read more... ) -
Last day of break
I wish I could have more days like today. My wife is at work, my daughter at school, and I have time to surf teh internets get things done around here. The weather is nice and I'm 85% over this congestion I have ( Read more... ) -
Waiting for Mr. Fix-it
As of 4 minutes ago I'm waiting for the Sears GuyTM to come and fix our lawn tractor. The silly brake, it won't disengage. The yard currently is offering openings to the Pittsburgh Zoo for natural savannah inhabitants. So, yeah, fortunately the mower is still under warranty and we get away without plunking any more $$ we don't have ( Read more... ) -
Flying lessons
Feeling loopy from the last allergy meds I took... I can breathe but I'm not fully grounded.
Today: Gotta finish lesson plans for tomorrow, finish grading worksheets, practice piano music for choir and finish writing the drill for the marching band. -
Check the ol' agenda
Instrumental program: Completed for the year. Yaaaaay!!!!
To do today: Go to the strip district and then the zoo to see the Kid's Kingdom, and otterblossom to boot! Must put fresh batteries in the camera ( Read more... ) -
Work, work, work, work, *Hello, boys!!*
Extremely busy. There's just too much to do, in nearly every aspect of the things I'm doing. This doesn't include the things I'm blowing off to do what I have right now. *sigh*
I should have two letters of recommendation by the end of this week, though, and that's good news. -
Musical itinerary
Things I need to write/arrange in order:
- "Hit the Road Jack" for J. elem. band.
- finish "Survivor" for clarinet quartet in elem band.
- finish transcribing "Imagery" on Finale for tpt solo, to play for church.
- jazz piece for fiannaharpar and piano ( Read more... ) -
Musical itinerary
Projects to complete in the calendar year 2005, in order of completion:- Arrange a traditional hymn for women's choir at my church, in the style of Anonymous 4's version of "Amazing Grace." (simply breathtaking)
- Find and transcribe "Imagery," the trumpet and piano piece I wrote as a sophomore(?) to be worked up by me and Tim as a church prelude or ( Read more... )