Starting the new academic year with a new computer. This could be considered a minor traumatic event, for I have loved my MacBook Pro for six years. He has served me extremely well. Except he seems to have become quite the heavy dude especially when I am dashing through airports on my way to this or that state or country. So, me and my honey strolled into ye olde Apple Store yesterday and oohed and aahed at all the newness of a new MacBook Pro. A sweet little space grey three pounder. Hm ... yum! I look around sheepishly as I type this blog post on my old trusty fellow - silvery, large, cumbersome, but very faithful to the end - I am admonished for never having backed up old faithful in all the six years - except for iCloud of course. So, as we speak, I am learning all about back up, migrating data, thunderbolts, hubs and more.
I always enjoy learning a new language.
My father spoke many different languages. I loved that about him. He relished different cultures, foods of every description - he was a gourmet, and taught me how to allow cheese to sweat before eating it. The taste is superb, rich, authentic, and ever so cheesy. He would use a fork and knife to eat an orange with a sprinkle of salt. He inspired and delighted me, and loved me gently. I dedicated my latest book to him. When my mother died earlier this year, I felt like finally I could come out of the shadows and love my father openly - no longer concerned about hurting her for fear of being "disloyal," for she disliked him so much. I wrote: I dedicate this book to my father, Ezekiel Israel, who loved his “Tamarika” gently.
So, here I am becoming acquainted with my new little sweetie MacBook Pro 13 inch. I started out these musings on my old dude and buddy, and am concluding with the new space gray. Skies are cloudy and there is a chill in the air. Driving around yesterday I noticed one or two clusters of autumn colors. Am feeling excited and happy - after a wonderfully intense working summer, and back to teaching next week ... all bodes well, dear readers. There is a new year a-coming, and it starts this fall!
A year ago at Mining Nuggets: Critical thinking is critical
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