Summer 2013 August 19

67/70 degrees this morning.  Summer, where are you!

Monday, start of a busy week.  Actually have meetings scheduled every night this week, plus a full day of activities.  

Still listening to the book on "Willpower".  Not bad, I have picked up a few points  consciously and maybe some subconsiously.

I always wonder about subconscious learning.  I believe that behavior can be changed by subconscious (and repeated) suggestions, so I assume learning is the same way,  I may try it.  In the past, I have used the subconscious technique with some success.

My Granddaughters start school today. One is in the 8th grade, one in 5th.  I remember when I was in the 8th grade and I am just glad I made it out of that period alive!  Kali appears much more grounded and ready for the adventure.  I always try to remember that you raise children so they can learn to live without you and as a separate person and life.  You are successful if your children can live without you.

One month until the Lakeland election (Sept. 19).  This is a very long campaign period.  I will be glad to see all the campaign signs come down. 

Still somewhat foggy and damp this morning.  Strange weather.

The birds are noisy this morning.  I really miss watching the birds on the bird feeders, but...not the varmints they attracted.

Summer 2013 July 20

I will always think of "Moon Day" on July 20, even though I slept through the Moon Walk.

I was actually in U.S. Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas.  We had been there since July 15 and the original culture shock was still there.  I think most of it slept through it.  A chance to sleep trumped a chance to view history in the making.

My memories of the first few days of Basic Training are blanked out.  Even after only a few days, I had no memories of the first few days of basic training, other than a few scattered memories.  

Late night storms last night, supposedly clear this morning.  I have enjoyed the visits with everyone, today more will arrive.  

I am glad Saturday is here.  When I am on vacation, I still feel the obligation to return work e-mails, check for phone messages etc.  Not a big deal, but I feel much more relaxed on weekends and Holidays than I do when I am taking a day of vacation.  

I enjoy having my granddaughters with us.  I think of the memories I have of childhood and I realize they are creating similar memories based on their relatives at the family reunion.