Commencement Scheduled for May 16th and 17th at Wichita State University

For the first time in 33 years, I will neither feel guilty about missing commencement nor unhappy that I am missing a celebration of my birthday!  One of the things that always bothered me a bit about the academic life, was that Spring Commencement (the largest ceremony of the year) took place either on or very close to my birthday (May 16th).  I don't want to seem selfish to be able to celebrate one day that is mine without having to feel guilty, but I must admit to have only considered attending commencement this year for a nanosecond.  I WILL miss congratulating my students and seeing their excitement at "finally" being done.  I will think about you, but I am going to be thinking about you from a short trip out of town.  Have a GREAT day!

Moving!

After 20+ years in the same house, my husband and I have moved!  The new house is about four miles from our old house.  The biggest change is that three of the bedrooms are on the first floor.  There is a very large basement with a huge family room, another bathroom, a large unfinished storage area, and a large hobby room. 

A piece of advice to all my friends who might think about moving?  Get rid of "stuff"!  I had no idea that I had so much "useless" stuff. 

Christmas Toys for Children

For a number of years, some Wichita woodworkers have been making wooden toys for children for Christmas.  Woodworkers make the toys and Wichita artists decorate them.  The Salvation Army then distributes them.  The toys were exhibited at the East Heights United Methodist Church.  My husband and I went to the exhibit, took some pictures, and I made the following video. 

I hope you like it.  The woodworkers and painters are to be commended!