But it's August now

  I proctored at Cooley 30 hours  last week and did laptops and the extended handwritten exams.  I read Catcher in the Rye, Trout Fishing in America, and Travels with Charley while proctoring.  I also am in 3 of the schools systems with PESG, still waiting for Waverly.  Jane was laid off from Fabianos, who also are now in chap 7 bankruptcy and will get her first unemployment check soon.  You now apply by phone or online and also have to create a resume at Michworks.  Phillip tried out for football, one day before quitting even though we doubted his commitment all along.  We hope to get new siding and must have the dormer redone and roof checked for leaking as the insurance wrote us a check for the hallway damage.Jane has went to 2 of the Blues on the Square concerts with me as well as 2 Wednesday night Lansing Parks concerts.  We currently have 10 kittens from 4 litters as the cats proliferate in the garage.  August is the end of summer and the return to school and as time goes on now a happy time for me,as opposed to youthful days.  Year round school now sounds like a great idea when teaching brings my enjoyment and income.  It seems like such a short time but 7 Augusts ago I retired from GM and the 32+ years I dedicated to them.  Without it being too hot this year I anticipate the Fall and the waning years of life and my final contributions to society.  But thank God for all He has graced me with and any chances I've had to make the world a better place for others.