The Blog is Back.

For the first time since August, I just clicked on "New Post," jumping back into the pool of technology and communication. This is the Summer of Jay 5, being the summer break after my 5th year of teaching. Don't let the blog title fool you.

A few minutes ago, my boss announced that everyone could leave when we wanted, since this is the last day. I stayed to write this first entry from work because the high speed internet connection is so cool, unlike the dial-up at home. Everyone else has either gone home or to lunch, so the place is eerily quiet.

Many people have asked, "Are you going to do the blog again this summer?"
Some asked in obvious anticipation, looking forward to reading about my exploits and thrilling days of leisure. Others who asked, did so with a bit of a cringe, the sub-text being more along the lines of, "You're not going to do that again are you?"

Well, the obvious answer is yes, I'm going to write as often as I can, while still finding time to eat out, see live music, catch up on delayed projects, run, relax, and travel. I'll write several days a week about all the excitement that is my life, which I hope will include seeing many of you during the next 10 weeks. Since it has been so long since I wrote here, I also plan to do some kind of flashback entries, recalling some of the events that occurred during the school year. In true blog dork fashion, I have compiled a list of notes which will remind me of the topics that at some point I thought worthy of writing about months after they happened.

I'm glad you are reading, and I hope you will return regularly. Save this site on your favorites; it can't be too much worse than some of that other crap to which you quickly link.

One of the first things I'll do this summer - really as soon as I leave work - is buy new tires for the car. See, the fun goes from 0-60 around here, just like that. If all goes well, I'll make it down to Waterloo for an in-store, the first live music of the Summer of Jay.

Today, June 4th is a significant day, for at least two reasons.
The first reason is that it is my mother's birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!
I hope the card got there in time.

Today is also the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. The following iconic photo is in honor those who stood up for rights, progress, and freedom. May the survivors, and those killed, someday be seen as heroes in their own country.

Peace,

JS4