Linda Loves Life

We saw this movie today and I am still dazed by the plot.  I’m not sure if it is based on a true WWII story or not.  I hope not . . .

A class of just nine students is VERY unusual!  In my whole career, the smallest class I’ve EVER had included 15 and that was when I was teaching in Venezuela.  But what a joy!  We are accomplishing so much – they all get lots of turns for everything – and the stress level is 00000000!!  What a [...]

I had lunch last Saturday with five of my old Barton Elementary buddies.  The Indian Palace restaurant offers a buffet which gives the opportunity to try absolutely everything!  I LOVED it all, but especially the fish curry.  The nan bread was delicious too!

I went to an IBM presentation in Boca Raton with Joe.  We  heard some interesting information about how the idea for WATSON was conceived and developed. Several “technical” guys presented even more ideas that are currently being developed.  Recently,  WATSON  was on the Jeopardy TV show where he soundly beat the two biggest human winners in the [...]

1.  My homeowner’s insurance fee has gone up and I can’t get any good reason out of my agent.  He promised to “call me back”  IF he figures it out. 2.  I am in the midst of evicting the non-paying renters from my parent’s house in Michigan.  Today I found out that the man has a bench [...]

I am NOT a gambler (I work too hard to make money, not lose it!)  but I love being here in Pompano Beach.  Joe gets all kinds of  “percs”  – free shows, music, food, etc. etc.   Right now I am sipping free coffee in the coffee shop, overlooking the pool, listening to music, watching people [...]

I was just notified that my premium will be INCREASED.   I thought my last house inspection showing that my hurricane shutters were intact would DECREASE my premium.  Maybe I’m ready to be a renter!

I will soon be teaching my adult class again!  I really enjoy the company of adults – there is so much enthusiasm, especially with the younger teachers.  Classes begin right after Labor Day.

I am NOT a very good landlord.  I have been trying to sell my parent’s house in Michigan since they passed away several years ago.  There have been a series of renters who have lived there – I am now on my third eviction.  It makes me so sad to evict this family - but I [...]

I must admit – although I am loving my NEW kids, I am missing my OLD kids!   AND, I have several levels of  “old kids”  – 3rd, 4th and 5th grade at North Grade – I love them all – those hugs will be what I miss most when I retire!!