Labor Day in Dallas

So....originally, my boss wanted me to launch my online courses on Sept. 4th,--so I cancelled all of my travel plans in preparation for THAT madness. It eventually came clear to her that it was an almost impossible task (although, I must say that yours-truly was and IS ready to launch)--but, our new website is not available until Sept. 6th and our marketing partners wanted a week to market so....our new launch date for fall online classes is Sept. 17th. When the date got pushed back, I had already told my choir director I could sing for the Labor weekend service, but was told last night (Wednesday) at choir rehearsal, that I didn't need to sing! Long story short....I am going to Dallas for the weekend and I can't wait! WOOHOO!

Director of Online Learning

Well...I was promoted last week to be WATC's new Director of Online Learning. The first week has been really quite excellent. I think I am in a position to be of great use to this college. Wish me luck!

Family Reunion

I just returned last night from a most wonderful family reunion hosted by my sister Teresa and her family in Eudora, Kansas. We ate too much, sang lots of great songs, watched the little ones play and play and play, hunted elusive coyotes and basically strengthened our relationships with one and another. It was just the tonic I needed to prepare for what is going to (hopefully) be a very busy fall semester. I interview TOMORROW for the Director of Online Learning at my college, so keep your fingers crossed!

Back from Vacation!

What is up with bad service?

It's not like there are not a gazillion restaurants in Wichita that I have to put up with BAD service.....tonight at an Old Town establishment (name rhymes with Parkspur) me and my friends had the worst service! The waitress actually rolled her eyes when I asked for a refill. Believe me all seven of us are decent guests and deserved FAR better than what we got tonight. The real shame is that few of us will eat there again...and we will be certain to inform our friends of the depressing time we had....

Biking in Riverside

The new foot bridges to the Keeper of the Plains have finally opened up and I was (I believe) the first bicyclist to cross--in the rain, early yesterday morning (Friday, April 27). It is a terrific structure and very interesting....I need to spend more time exploring it and then post some more about it.

Gentle reader....

...to catch you up.....

First blog on blogspot

OK. I have now officially entered my middle-age crisis. I have started a blog on blogspot.....