Hello World,
This is the beginning of the final week in Comp II class. The ending of a class is always a little sad. I do feel that I will encounter some of my recent classmates in future classes and am looking forward to sharing other learning experiences with them. Until such time, I would like to say thank you for all of the help I have received from both my instructor and classmates. God bless you all!

Hi Guys,
I wanted to post and say that I have thoroughly enjoyed this class and all that I have learned from it. I have also enjoyed the interactions of all the new people I have met. I feel that learning how to blog has more or less forced me to become more computer literate. Since this is the way of communication these days, I am truly grateful for any new knowledge of it. I want to say thank you to eveyone that contributed to my education during this course. I want to wish each and all continued progress and and high hopes for their acheivement of their ultimate goals. God bless each and everyone and may you always know the peace and happiness of the little things in life.

Hello World,

(Just for laughs--another view on stopping to smell the roses)

I stopped to smell the roses and was greeted by a bee.

I dipped my toe in the brook and now I'm one toe free.

I watched a peaceful ocean soaking up the evening sun,

While smoothing on the lotion to recover from sun damage that had done.

I early paid my bills and was feeling really proud,

Only to discover the extra interest this allowed.

I Submitted an assignment sure to bring a good report.

Alas, 'tis not to be as the assignment was near a page too short.

The amzing thing to me was that during all this while-

The best response from me was to render up a smile.

'Cause---Life Happens. :-)

Hello World!

Struggling to succeed at any given task

Trying to respond to all the questions asked

Seeking to improve performance overall

Adjusting to whatever without bouncing off the walls

Accepting outcomes less than the desired

Always doing more than originally required

Feeling inadequate for no apparent reason

Incorrectly following the timing of the season

Demanding responsibilities of the roles that we assume

These result in feelings of never ending doom

Don the armor that can shield from strife

And get over it---

It's called LIVING LIFE.

Take the time to smell the roses.

BY: Sharon Stroud

Hello World!

Yesteday "I paid a visit" to my gatroenterologist. My research paper will surely be filled with first-hand information on celiac disease. There's nothing like getting up close and personal with the subject matter. Through research and my Dr. , I have discovered a level of celiac disease that is nasty to say the least. It appears that if after going gluten and wheat free, your symptoms are not alliviated, you may have a case of refractory celiac disease. I will go into that in my research paper. I just wanted to post a hello to all and say that life is wonderful, and I am enjoying it to the max! I have discovered the art of reflection. It is amazing how many times you can remember things and each time you observe something new. I guess this is one of the little gifts that age brings . At any rate I hope everyone is having a good week and I am looking forward to seeing you guys in seminar.

It's midnight and I am playing "catch-up'. There was a death in my family this week and a lot of family time was required. I am not sad, because knowledge of the outcome of the cancer was well known and everyone was prepared for it. Sorrow in death ( I feel), is only the knowledge of knowing that the person will not be physically available to share experiences with you. Knowing that they are mentally and spiritually prepared to die is the most important case for concern. Memories are the tools for adapting to the physical loss of someone. So it is important that people are not taken for granted and that we make the most of the time we spend together. Experiencing the death of a loved one makes the realization of the pettiness involved in some misunderstandings so clear. I choose to remember good times, experiences shared, lessons learned, and smiles. The value in life is the positive things that are gained or accomplished through love, effort, and sheer determination. Faith in all is my foundation.Love is my building block. And happiness is the goal I strive for. This quest in this format is where I find my peace.

Something to ponder:

Hello World!

Just visited Daniel's blog and posted a comment in reference to his political post. Politics are a sure subject for response of some kind. In the everyday life of home, health and work, things are beginning to come together. I did have to ask my husband what he did with Spring. It appears it came and went overnight. The temperature has been in the 70's and 80's. What happened to the mellow Spring weather? At any rate warm temperatures and sunshine make for a great Easter holiday. HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! This holiday tends to make you more appreciative of the things provided for the needs in life and less likely to desire the unnecessary items that soon lose their glow once they are purchased. I am thankful for all that I have. When my husband was (attacked) by an 18 wheeler and knocked on death's door, the one thought that sustained me was that there are others who may be suffering worse fates and my own situation could always be worse. So yes, I am grateful for all that I have. May life's blessings be upon you all.