I noticed a real change today. It was not the same thing, day after day, living my life in the same space in the same repetitive way. I went to a live concert. My husband and I had to wear masks and show proof of vaccination to gain entry. But we got to experience ourContinue reading “May 22 Day 440: Something Different”
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April 27 Day 415: A Mountain Morning
It was a glorious morning promenading across the Wilson Way bridge to Dune Pennisula Park. Mount Ranier shone in all its glory. It makes me grateful for this place we live and the people I get to share it with. I’ve notice on my walks that fewer people are masked. Admittedly, I carry a maskContinue reading “April 27 Day 415: A Mountain Morning”
April 21 Day 409: An Eleven Hour Whirlwind
It’s crunch time. My youngest needs to make his college decision. But because of the pandemic, the only college visits he had were three years ago when he was dragged along on his brother’s tour. I promised before he made his final choice, we would visit the campuses he was considering. I can neither confirmContinue reading “April 21 Day 409: An Eleven Hour Whirlwind”
April 20 Day 408: One Step Closer
Today was Zachary’s first vaccination. Washington State opened vaccinations to people 16 years and older on April 15. I found a drive through site in Dupont administering the Pfizer vaccine with open appointments last week and this morning we drove the 30 minutes (with traffic), to the location. It was extremely well-organized. The concentric circlesContinue reading “April 20 Day 408: One Step Closer”
March 18 Day 375: Totaled
The outcome of Sunday’s adventure is the sweet, practically perfect Subaru Forester, which we affectionately named Persephone, is considered totaled. Now the dilemma: do we look to replace it with a used car or consider buying new. I understand Subaru has 0% financing through the end of the month. And they do hold their value.Continue reading “March 18 Day 375: Totaled”
March 13 Day 370: Celebrate with Friends
It was a glorious day. I spent the afternoon with my husband Mark and friends Sue and Paul. We celebrated my birthday, which is officially tomorrow. Yes, I am a particularly lucky mathematician to have a birthday on Pi Day. We shared lunch at a charming bistro Citron, in Parkland, checked out the Russian marketContinue reading “March 13 Day 370: Celebrate with Friends”
March 7 Day 364: Home Stretch
I am prepared for my last week of Winter quarter 2021—except for writing the final that needs to be distributed on Thursday (and performing the oral interviews one week later). I’ve checked off some big To-Do items from my list and am waiting for responses before I can finish them completely. I am thoroughly readyContinue reading “March 7 Day 364: Home Stretch”
March 4 Day 361: Crashing
The end of Winter Quarter is in sight. This week’s classes are done (except for the grading) and next week’s classes will be one day of collaborative work, followed by a final day of presentations. Then its another week until the final (yes, it will be oral—you should have guessed that by now.) For theContinue reading “March 4 Day 361: Crashing”
February 21 Day 350: Where Did the Day Go?
It’s nearly midnight and I have yet to think about today’s post. I worked some. I graded some. I prepared for several of tomorrow’s meetings. I spoke with my Mother (who is super excited that herons are nest-building in the tree tops near her house) and with my son returned to college earlier this monthContinue reading “February 21 Day 350: Where Did the Day Go?”
February 14 Day 343: Triply Lucky
If 7 is a lucky number, then today, the 343rd day since beginning remote teaching, should be especially lucky. After all 343=7x7x7. And then it is February 14, a day to appreciate those you love most— especially your life’s partner if you are lucky enough to have one. Mark and I have been together forContinue reading “February 14 Day 343: Triply Lucky”
Math Belongs to All of Us 