This morning, Ray put on Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3 for us to listen to as we worked in the living room. Within minutes, Ray was sniffing and I had tears running down my cheeks. This music, which is also known as the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, is so beautiful that it literally will make you…
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An Update on Frankie – Our New Rescue
My day with our new doggie was eventful. I have gone on three walks. This is up from none. Yes, I know this is a good thing. Frankie practically prances when she walks she is so happy. It makes me happy just to see her spirits so high. Besides, it’s the only sure way to…
A New Dog in the Family
Love at first sight. Ray was right. Another dog can be a good idea. Here is Frankie, aka Gwen. She is 1 1/2 years old. A Schnauzer/Scottie mix. She was one day away from being put down when BFF K-9 rescued her. She had a chicken bone stuck in her soft palette and couldn’t eat….
Another Dog…When Is Right?
Ray has already called a rescue center “inquiring” about another dog. He’s worried about Cordelia; afraid that she is feeling a bit at loose ends without Sammie. I understand his point. Cordie is such a herder, and she herded Sammie all the time, she may feel a little lost not having a canine friend to…
November 1 Deadline Met!
Bard Exam just uploaded. All November 1 Early Decision and Early Admission applications uploaded. All recommendations written and uploaded. I have been working today since 11 am and it is now 9 pm. Excuse me while I go to bed. Hooray. I’ll check back in tomorrow when I suspect I’ll be a good deal more…
Halloween with the Family
Pictures of our trek through Old Town Pasadena tonight:
The Push for November 1 Early College Submissions
I have moved about 100 steps today, from the kitchen and back to my chair in the den about 10 times, while I worked with kids all day on their November 1 submissions to colleges. No need to go into details, but with November only two days away, you might well imagine the tension that…
Rest in Peace, Beloved Sammie
Today our sweet Sammie, our Scottish terrier who has been ailing for a while, died peacefully on our back patio. Ray, Cordelia (our Corgi) and I were there with her as she slipped away. Cordelia licked Sammie’s eyes and her mouth, and then started barking. She looked at us as if to say, “Do something!” We…
A Heavy Work Week Ahead
I am helping a student with the Bard exam. This includes four 10 page essays on art, literature, science and philosophy. If the student makes a B+ or higher, then they receive an automatic acceptance to Bard College in New York. My student and I are reading Tolstoy, Galileo, Kant, and more. We are both…
20 Minutes a Day 