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Keeping with the spirit of my title, this blog is about nothing much.

On the Election: I have had an unsettled feeling since Wednesday. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around this historical time. I think that because our choices were between an African American man and a female in the white house, it just goes to show how NOT racist our country is. I'm concerned for our economy, our country and our religion. I'm disappointed that our Church is being attacked for HATRED when all we are doing is standing up for our beliefs.

On the Snow:Cold, cold, cold. I have had to put my foot down where shorts are concerned. Today, Tyler asked if he could go outside at dusk with a short-sleeved T-Shirt, shorts and flip-flops with the temp maxing out at 42 degrees. He definitely is his Father's child. Last night he was in tears because his "short" jammies were in the wash. That kids needs to learn to put some clothes on if he intends on staying healthy during this season.

On the Holidays: Kudos for me......I finished extended family shopping today! It helps when you are giving everyone the same thing. Don't worry they are individually "stylized" to match their personalities...I hope. I also will be making a Thanksgiving Journal for the month of November. I need to remind myself of the many blessings I have been given. Also, I received my first Christmas card in the mail yesterday. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I'm not ready to adorn my closet door with snowmen and newsletters galore. This one will have to be put away for the time being.

On Education: I have volunteered to give some of my time in my kid's classes this year. I was assigned homework checker in one class. Today was my first day and I was shocked at the wide range of abilities within this class. This teacher already has different units for Spelling, but man, there were many kids that couldn't add money or match verbs with nouns. Wow! I'm amazed at our teacher's abilities to teach children in the same classroom with such diverse learning curves. I sure couldn't do it. I'm also amazed at the number of parents that just chose not to help their children with homework. I could tell which student's packets were checked over by parents and whose were not. I guess we value education a lot more than I thought. My kids just may have a chance where college is concerned.

At first, I was concerned with the amount of time I have been committed to help in these classrooms. However, it feels wonderful to be involved in the community again and I'm glad I can not only serve the children, but the teachers as well. They certainly give their lives over to their profession often taking work home with them over weekends.