Getting too busy......................

Well the day is here. I'm registered full time for classes this Fall working on my pre-school credential which will be done by the end of the semester. Classes begin tomorrow for me.

Middle daughter, full time at her college also.

Youngest daughter, starting new school, much more demanding academically and dedication wise vis a vis volunteer hours required, help with homework and adjusting to entirely new environment.

On the days I'm not in school myself I will be busy volunteering at a preschool to get in much needed experience since I have never taught this level before.

In other words, our family each individually are all beginning new chapters. Even my oldest daughter is starting her own new career which I am so proud of her for, for finding a niche she has worked hard at and is absolutely suited for.

So, it a nutshell, I won't be around here on this blog or elsewhere much at all, if any.

Presently Firefox and my entire computer, right now as I am writing, is all screwed up for some reason. I'm going to hit save now and publish, but we'll see.

I'm around, just BUSY doing different things myself and with my family. Later :)

Ramadan Kareem From President Obama

And to all my Muslim friends and family, may your Ramadan be blessed.

Sunday Offering #72

Skateboarding in Afghanistan

I just came across an amazing article on ESPN and wanted to share it if you are dropping by

HERE is the article. Hope you enjoy it.

A Gift of Tomatoes

Some Palestinian olive oil drizzled over them, a little zatar sprinkled on top, ah heaven.

Thank you Helen!

"Ode to Tomatoes" by Pablo Neruda

Sunday Offering #71: Hang Drum in Jerusalem

From Youtube: A beautiful Hang drum duet improvisation/connection in a beautiful cave in a beautiful city!

A water cistern below an Ortodox Church in the Old City of Jerusalem!Founded by "case" and totally played in the moment...when we left the place we was shivering and smiling!!

For FUN, play your own hang drum online HERE

Wow, this instrument is really interesting. Read HERE if you are thinking about purchasing one after listening to the beautiful music it makes.

Listen to many many tracks of hang music HERE