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Oak Hill Fire Tower

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There has been a lot of frustration and confusion concerning the prerequisite course I am trying to take and learn Java. I’m having a difficult time learning this on my own and I don’t want to overburden my friends with questions that should be basic. I went out for a nice walk to clear my head, but when I delved back into the Java classwork I had brief success followed by becoming frustrated and confused again. Thank you for reading over my little bit of venting. Here are some happy highlights from today: Before deciding that I needed a walk I went outside and used Gideon’s round saucer hammock. The breeze rocked and twirled me gently as I looked up at the leaves, branches, and sky. With the wind whooshing as I walked along the trail up to the fire tower the leaves would dance and swirl on the ground before me. At the top I had a nice conversation with a young man that was also there to enjoy the view. Even with the cloud cover and incoming rain we could still see a few towns ove...

Happy Mother's Day!

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Mother's Day.  Keziah and Zed went away for the weekend leaving Gideon with myself and Zed's mom.  Today I was gone most of the day and so Gideon had time with his other grandmother.   I was able to spend a little bit of time at the studio.   I've been trying to get some SCA garb repaired and ready for upcoming events.   I was able to use the sewing machine for something today but it turns out hand stitching will be best for most of this outfit.   I've been working on it at home tonight with movies on.  It's been nice.  Other happy things for today: -I planned a walk that friends who were available could join me.  It being a holiday, only one friend was able to come.  We had a nice time walking and chatting.  The weather was practically perfect.  A breeze kept the bugs mostly away and it wasn't too warm or cold. -Both of my children called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day.  Keziah is enjoying her mini vacation a...