Has it been so long?

Wow...summer was here, steaming hot, and now is almost gone!  Despite being online daily, I didn't blog...what to say?  Complain about the heat?  Boring.  Whine about the broken a/c?  Depressing and boring! Though broken appliances seem to be a theme of 2010!  Microwave, living room air conditioner, and washing machine all died over the past 6 months.  The last two we've had for 16+ years, and most of my friends say every year after 10 is a bonus.  I've only replaced the washing machine (this weekend, in fact!).  It's been a challenge re-learning non-microwave cooking!  That DOES not mean I used only microwavable foods, but it is challenging to get an entire meal ready at the same time with only two burners on the stove!

Beyond cooking, I've been spending much of my free time (and time when I should be doing housework!) reading.  That is much more entertaining than TV!  Goodreads is my favorite site for my reading addiction now.  I'm pleased to see my favorite pastime being picked up by my child as well.  My son's junior high has a "set-aside" reading time every morning, and for books, not manga, etc., and I'm finding him exploring new worlds in books more often.  Now, just need to find a way to get him more excited about studying, too!

Speaking of which, it's time to go study with my students!