It's been a busy couple of weeks. I'm finishing up with school. I only have 3 more classes to go before I'm done and then don't have to think about it again until the fall!! Yippee. The class is on violence and genocide. It has totally been a personal learning experience for me and a very emotional one at that.Family NewsGabe started playing Tball. That is where you bat the ball from a long tube that stands upright on the ground. The day of his opening game was overcast, but the rain held off and he was able to get his first game in. He looks so cute in his uniform. Matthew is helping to coach. I will let you know when I have pictures up of Gabe in his uniform or check my Picasa photo page from time to time.On April 16, Rhianna had Grandparents' Day at her school. She was the only one who had both sets of grandparents there. We got to watch her interact in class and saw an abbreviated school day in the life of Rhianna.Emily is growing so big. She will be 2 in July.Don and Sarah are busy with yardwork and getting flowers planted now that spring is here. Sarah is so meticulous with her flower planting. She takes after her Grandma Clepper, certainly NOT me! Her flowers always look so beautiful. I will have to take some pictures of them and post them for you to see. The CaribbeanAs some of you might already know ~ Dan and I recently took our FIRST Caribbean cruise on March 30. We went with Cristal, Skip, and their son, Derrick. The cruise included visits to Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas. Dan and I really had a great time and it's a memory that will last a long time. Each day we were up by 7ish and to breakfast by 8. The food was outstanding. If you went hungry it was your own fault. The weather was great. It only rained twice and that was while we were at sea and late in the afternoon. Dan went snorkeling in Aruba and the two of us jet skied in St. Maarten. Both events were fun. We got to see shows on the ship and for Derrick's birthday we went to a club ~ it was 80s music night, which reminded us of when we use to go to Wanda's (a club in Mechanicsburg, PA).As I said, Dan and I did have a great time. The only thing we didn't like was not enough time on the islands. I loaded our Caribbean pictures on Picasa, so check them out when you have a chance. Feedback here or on Picasa is welcomed.Thanks for taking the time to stop by and to read my blog. If you want to read more about what I'm doing check out my history blog.Hugs,C
A few years back I read the book, Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34, by Bryan Burrough. The book covers the development of the FBI and the capture and killings of gangsters such -
yep ~ it's true....Lance Mackey was the first musher to make it to the finish line in Nome, Alaska after traveling over 1100 miles. Lance had already won the Yukon Quest earlier this year, which he also won last year. He is a native Alaskan, a cancer survivor, and an inspiration. Here are a few pictures from the Alaska Daily News website. To view more pics click here ------> ADN.ComIf you scroll down you will find another post I did when the Iditarod was getting under way. On this post you will find other links taking you to the history of the Iditarod and the journal of the teacher from Dillsburg, PA, who traveled to Alaska to help with the Dog Drop at the Iditarod.One more little tidbit, which I find surprising ~ you would think that Alaska, especially this time of year, would have plenty of snow and wouldn't have to make snow....well, not so, this year a snow maker had to travel in front of the mushers and make snow...unbelievable, don't you agree? Now for Lance and his puppy dogs! ****disclaimer: The photos and videos used are for educational and reporting purposes only and therefore permissible under the fair use copyright act.
