This has been a most interesting and busy summer. Back in January I had no idea I'd have a dog, be accepted into a Masters in Ed. program, and have a summer job working with kids teaching my two great loves: music and drama. And here we are midway through 2010. I cannot complain. The picture above is my view at lunchtime. The park is full of tourists, locals, sunbathers and dogs and their owners enjoying the sunny, cool weather that North Beach has to offer.
The summer day camp is somewhat challenging- I've never worked with 4 year olds. They are definitely set in their ways and must be active at all times. Lord knows if they'll be ready to perform at the "big show" the first week of August. The counselors and junior counselors are great- high school and college kids. They must think I'm insane or weird when I mention groups such as Wang Chung. At least they know the Beatles and Rolling Stones. Michael Jackson is a beloved musical figure for the kids going into 3rd grade. One young lad knows every move and lyric to several songs. According to this boy, MJ is a superhero.
There is a great restaurant on Colombus Street, The Original US Restaurant where the food is beyond dying for! The lunch server, René is hilarious and a great server. And I buy my cold water or soda at the corner liquor store- a very nice, plush high-tech liquor store to say the least. And the wonderful mix of tourists from everywhere- Minnesota, England, Italy, Hong Kong...you get the idea.
And my last class at Lesley, San Ramon campus, was great. Had a super instructor. And my first class, I passed with flying colors. Hoping that I will repeat that with the second course.
Well, that's all for now. I apologize for not writing as much...having problems at home with Comcast and the Net connection. I am at my desk at school, with Papi the wonder dog at my side and listening to a compilation disc...Puff the Magic Dragon currently playing and segueing into Melody of Love.
Have a wonderful, safe and sane 4th of July weekend. Until next time!
Great to read your blog and catch up, al beit somewhat surreptitiously. I haven't done my webpage yet. Have you?
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