And, I'm finally caught up...
Time for a (only 47 degrees here) TSSFFBR...!
See y'all in a bit...!!!
Could it be that it's also a social visit to the store each day? I recall back when my father used to pick up the newspaper each evening, at a little "mom and pop" store, instead of just subscribing and having it delivered each day. It finally dawned on me by the time I was about 8 years old, that he enjoyed chatting each evening with the couple that worked in the corner store, and the newspaper was almost secondary to his visit. Also, it got him away from the house for short while, so that he'd have some time to decompress from a long day of work at the office.
I love colored leaves in the fall (the red ones are my favorite).
I write checks for all my bills and mail them. So there. Take that!! 
The laundry here in town charges $1.00 per pound. Everything comes back ready to put away either folded or on hangers. Well worth the cost.
I pay through the bank. I choose the day I want the bill paid. Works out great because you can always go back and change the date or cancel the payment.Raises hand: I do!
Part of the reason why I don't like online paying is because you have to pick a day each month that the payment goes to the utility companies, (for example). I'm always messing around with my budget each month, depending upon variable reasons. So, I can't always plan on paying on a certain date; I may need to pay the following week instead. I agree with you about payroll, though; mine has been automatic for many years now, and that actually works out better.
I can definitely relate to this. I do not have a college degree. I took vocational drafting in HS my junior and senior years for 3 hrs., first thing, every morning. That is all that teacher taught. Two three-hour classes a day, and he was also an active architectural designer, as well. I was hired to render brochures in ink, at night, by a local firm three months before I graduated HS. They hired me full-time as soon as I graduated. I know of at least 4 other guys from my drafting class that never went to college, that are very successful. Two are partners in their own firm (not the one I work for), one is a designer/builder, and the other is a developer.
Different things work for different folks.
And that's how it was for many of us.
"Momma we're all crazy now"
Well I just plowed through the higher education posts.Some I agree with, some I value the point, others are just way out there that I can't unscramble, while many seem thoughtful others seem bitter. Makes the world go round.
Most of you that have been around here know me for what I am and my convictions for education never waiver. I've sat on the school board for many years fighting as an advocate for students so my belief in education will remain steadfast. I'm older than most on the thread, I went through desecration of schools, Title 9 which for women was a real boost in opportunities, mandatory ACT testing so all students could test to apply to college regardless of income. I look at Malala Yousafzai, shot in the head by the Taliban for fighting for the opportunity to be educated, I would love to meet her someday, I have such admiration for her convictions.
I look at women like my DD who could read chapter books, self taught by 4 years old, her thirst for knowledge. She entered a Gifted Program (hate the word Gifted but that it is) in 3rd grade and in 4th grade they divided the Gifted Group into girls and boys. Math Boys, Reading Girls. Her teacher informing me that Mathmatics was not her thing. I was livid. Her math scores were perfect on a National Level and I had that testing documentation as I moved forward and forward I did first advocating for her and then being elected to our school board and have been advocating for students ever since. So testing does matter. By the next school year girls and boys were no longer segregated for learning instruction. I still want to go find that 4th grade teacher as my DD graduated from a top University early with a double major in Mathematics and Statistics. Math not her thing my tushie!!!I am over the moon happy with her being hired by a top University this week and starting next month. She is excited and I am equally as excited for her. I have no regrets about sending them off to college and them starting their young adult life armed with a degree or two in my DDs case.
Now out of all the education posts I just caught up on, the one below is The Post of the Day in my book. Kudos.
The more I get to know you the more and more I like you and admire all that you do for your family.
The smell of oranges makes me think of Soarin' and evergreen trees makes me think of the MVMCP parade.
Well at least he doesn't have to worry about poachers anymore.but.. doesnt that means he will be killed, stuffed and then animatroniqu'ed??
And I read your posts @donaldtoo and now I am confused. I'm with you through the point of how you came to architecture and progressed and you know I love your work.
First of all, glad to hear that you finally have some lovely, cooler weather down there! Enjoy!
Secondly, the big mystery to me is why you go on the TSSFFBR each day. I've always wondered why you don't just buy a case at a time, and save yourself some effort?
, I also like to mix it up. Many times all I get on a run is a pint, or a 24 oz. 
I think they call it ArithmetricAm I to guess that none of those years included math? Or is that in metric?
Without recess I wouldn't have become the four square champion I am.
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