Wow, even with all the snow cover Spring is in the air . . .

In the good old Summertime, in the good old Summertime . . .

Such a clear, crisp, bright, blue, musical day here in Moosup, USA. Went to rehab and then stopped by a Lighting Store to see if I could fine flush fixtures for the living room similar to the light in the big bedroom.  I was so happy because they had just what I was looking for and even though I had been told no one would sell fixtures with pull chains, the lady said they would put them in!  Yay for this wonderful lady.  She'll call me when the fixtures get there from their RI store. I was sweating the small stuff unnecessarily. Hopefully no one will bump their heads in the living room any more!  With the new TV even P&D's Pop has been getting bonked because we've centered the small bureau on the wall so the new electrical outlets with all the wires don't show. In for a treat.  The fixtures are just plain white, nothing special therefore perfect for this old house.

Brought younger sister to visit with younger brother last Thursday.  It was good to get out and about.  We've all been suffering from cabin fever and although the ground is snow covered we're finally able to go out and appreciate the bright sunshine.  Kiddo and I enjoyed a good day yesterday playing basketball (I'm the gofer,) indoor soccer, snapping electric circuits and working on the very difficult erector set robot, bike riding and walking. My concert this week was top notch.  He played some songs for me that he hadn't even practiced so we went to Amazon and ordered an alto sax sheet music book of the Beatles.  I'm sure the songs will be too long as what he has in his practice book is just short melodies, but we could both agree on the Beatles music so we'll give it a try.  I'll get him anything he likes if it gets him playing and enjoying his music more.

Tried to help him finish his homework and am not at all impressed with his fourth grade math.  He has to multiply three and four digit numbers by two and three digit numbers but has not been taught how to set them up properly.  That's incredible.  I don't know how they expect these kids to learn if they don't teach them how to do the work correctly.  He knows his multiplication facts it's just a matter of lining up his work on scrap paper.  They seem to be making the kids guess at answers rather than actually figuring out the answers with paper and pencil.  He tries to do an awful lot in his head.  As I said, not impressed with the new methods.  His Mom has spoken to other parents who concur and are teaching their kids the way we were taught. Hell's bells why isn't education improving instead of regressing? Sick and tired of stupidity ruling all realms!

Gee, didn't think I'd go on a rant today since it is such a good day!  Will be going out for supper with friends.  Looking forward to good company and a nice Margarita too.

Quote: Preposterous ass!  that never read so far to know the cause why music was ordained!  was it not to refresh the mind of man, after his studies, or his usual pain?  ___Shakespeare