Hi Everybody,
It's been busy, busy, busy. We've been working on web sites for a couple of businesses ventures. We actually had some business cards made at Office Depot! Doing that always implies a definite commitment, I tend to believe!
I am recording a meditation/healing cd to sell online. And, Ray and I will be working on our oral history venture: interviewing individuals with stories to tell, transcribing their memories and presenting them with bound copies. We are incorporating a website for this venture, as well.
Also, Ray is going ahead with his proposal to the church to teach a writing class, so he's been working on that. The premise of his proposal is that once you can write honestly about your life, you can then release certain negative memories and feelings. Studies done on "journaling" have demonstrated a definite improvement in mental health through writing.
And, in addition, we have our last training session tomorrow for teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) and/or ABE (Adult Basic Education). The Literacy Council has asked volunteers to commit to at least six months, so if all goes as expected, we'll be conducting classes in either ESL or ABE for a total of four hours per week. We'll know more about specific classes, dates, and times after the church facilitator contacts area schools to find out where there are definite needs.
So, have we gone overboard with projects? We'll see. Perhaps one business venture won't pan out, and we'll concentrate on the other. But, then, that's not a positive approach, is it? (-:
We attended an out-of-town funeral today for the mother of one of Ray's high school buddies. The buddy's mother was eighty-seven years old years old and beloved by all. His other high school friend who lives in the area rode up with us, so after the service, they all had a chance to visit and reminisce. The Baptist Church really outdid themselves with the after-service meal: tender beef brisket, hash-browned potatoes with sour cream and cheese, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, tossed greens, rolls and iced tea.
We saw many acquaintances and friends from our teaching for many years at the local college and from Ray having lived in the area his entire life.
We rode our bikes for twenty minutes tonight. Just starting in again....that twenty minutes was sufficient!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Patricia
