30 years

30 years ago today my life changed forever. 30 years ago today my dad passed away. 30 years ago today I was shocked this could happen. I knew dad was sick, but also naively believed he would get better. I never considered the possibility he could die.

I miss my dad a lot and I am thinking about him today. I know the rest of the family is too.

On the bright side I am thankful that our family has been blessed with Cliff. He was just what mom needed and he still is.

Has dad really been gone 30 years? He certainly has, but it boggles my mind to think about it.

George M. (Mick) Meyer Jr.
June 30, 1943 - August 31, 1990

Sunset

Another beautiful sunset over Hidden Valley Lake!

Peaceful?

Peaceful? I don't think so! Who does CNN think they're kidding?

Same here!

I feel the same way! This year has sucked swamp water!

Storm Clouds

These beautiful storm clouds as seen from my deck last night.

Mowing then down!

We have completed another puzzle! We are mowing them down (literally), like there's no tomorrow. If you look closely at the puzzle it shows a whacky and zany lawn mower race. This one was 1000 pieces and took about three days. Next up is a puzzle of the First Ladies of the United States. Note our new puzzle lamp hanging over the completed puzzle.... we love it!

Here we go- Day 2

Here we go with the second day of school, or as I affectionately call it... 179 days until summer vacation!

Here we go!

Here we go! It is 8:00 Monday morning and I pick up my students in 15 minutes. I am getting ready to begin my 31st year of teaching. You would think after 30 years I would be an old pro, but COVID-19 has everyone feeling like a rookie teacher. Nothing is the same as it used to be.

Electoral College

This is why we have the Electoral College. We can't allow pockets of densely populated areas speak for the entire nation.

In the first map, the population of Los Angeles (in red) is greater than each state in blue. Individually, not combined.

In the second map, the red areas, and orange areas have equal populations.

In the third map, the red areas have a greater combined population than the gray areas.

Another one down

Finished another one last night!