A Happy Gathering

We had a happy gathering during Christmas 2008 with all of our four children being in one place at one time. Our two sons reside in different states which makes it difficult for them to be at family gatherings.

Our oldest son and his wife live in Eldorado, AR where he works for a radio station. Our youngest son resides in the "Big Apple" and is between jobs. He has worked for several Broadway productions.

Our two daughters reside in Springfield. Our oldest daughter is self employed and our youngest daughter is an office manager for a law firm.

Christmas 2008 was lots of fun with our children, our daughter-in-law, and our 3 grandchildren. The quiet moments were few and far between but that was a good thing as we got to enjoy family.

We treasure and love each member of our family including my sister-in-law, her son and his wife, and their two beautiful girls who reside in Georgia. Also, my brother and his lady friend were here from Michigan to "ring in the New Year" with us.

Family is to be loved and treasured. Have a great day.

Dr. Ron

New Computer

I am now the proud owner of a new HP Pavilon laptop computer. I am learning how to navigate and use all of the bells and whistles that come with it and the Vista operating system.

It was easy to set up and get connected with my home wireless net work which gave me access to the college's website. I spend a lot of time on that website grading papers, exams, and writing lesson plans. Now, my wife can enjoy her computer once again.

Am having fun and that is the main thing as I explore my new computer.

Have a great and wonderful day.

Dr. Ron

Computer Update

Allow me to update you on the status of my laptop computer. There is really no update available for it. Had a new hard drive put in and installed all of my programs, etc. only to have it work online and offline for about an hour or so. Since it was under repair warranty, I took it back. The sad news came in the other day. The motherboard is going bad. Labor alone would have cost over $200 so, I decided to have them refund the money I spent on the new hard drive, which they did. Now, my 6 year old laptop is on the way to the computer recycling place. Good bye, old friend, I shall miss you.

Perhaps, I will go to Circuit City to see what they have discounted on their going out of business sale. My personal economy is just as bad as theirs although I can't go out of business. :)

Until the next time we visit on my front porch, I wish you well,

Dr. Ron