Swimming in the Pensieve

We had our second face2face with our CAliVA teacher today. Despite my disorganization because of the move, she had no complaints. (more…)

Even though being in a new house is a good thing, moving is a drag.

For us, as a family with five children still at home, space has been a major issue ever since we were given custody of the eldest three of the five. It has–literally–been years of sacrifice and compromise. (more…)

2005.11.15 - 20:52

This year, LBUSD lost between $9,324,000.00 and $10,635,576.00 because of an enrollment drop of 1,554 students–last year. This year, LBUSD isn’t out any money because of a loss of 2,534 student enrollees; but they’ll lose something between $15,204,00.00 and 17,342,696.00 out of next year’s budget. (more…)

Every one of the special election propositions failed. (more…)

2005.11.07 - 10:28
The phone has been ringing almost non-stop all day, with the majority of callers urging me to go vote tomorrow. The Press Telegram, LA Times, and other newspapers are publishing their voting recommendations and (pseudo)reasoning to support each. What the heck, I’ll tell you exactly how I’m going to vote in the morning: (more…)

2005.11.02 - 12:39
OK kids. Phillip’s books came to the door yesterday afternoon, along with a microphone for use in his Elluminate! sessions. Nothing worth much note (CAliVA has already proven themselves competent in my book); which is why I didn’t bother mentioning it last night. Phillip has been using his CAliVA-provided computer since it arrived, and catching up on his school year. The girls are waaaay ahead in their respective studies…life is pretty-much normal.

Then the UPS guy showed-up at the door–I mean literally seconds ago. (more…)

Just a reminder: The November issue of TuxMagazine just hit the wires. Grab yourself a copy and have a yourself laugh over Mango Parfait’s initial reply. (more…)