The year is wrapping up. All outside education duties have been fulfilled for 2018. We are getting our last few days of 'school' in here at home. All the Christmas gifts have been purchased, though they still need wrapping. Though I put it off, our tree is finally up and we even have some outside lights courtesy my father-in-law. Learning Contentment We participated in … [Read more...] about Christmas Doings
LEGO Star Wars
Weekly Review
After taking an extended vacation, it can take a while trying to get back to normal. That's what we did this last week - just before the start of school upsets "normal" all over again. Lots of Parting Out Target stores have been doing summer clearance recently, and I've taken advantage to get some cheap sets. The downside comes from parting out lower quantities of sets, but … [Read more...] about Weekly Review
Week in Review
Phew, I haven't posted an update in a while! Taxes again? Since the last update, we've filed the Federal Income tax return. Also, tonight I filed the Franchise Tax Report. On Monday, I'll attend a workshop the county puts on to make sure I get our Business Personal Property rendition correct. Regulatory compliance takes time, but by learning it now, I'll have the knowledge … [Read more...] about Week in Review
Star Wars Premiere
With the widely anticipated release of The Last Jedi coming, it seems appropriate to talk about the associated LEGO® merchandise. I've been a Star Wars fan since the first time I was at a showing in the theater. I was in utero at the time, so my view was obstructed, but I'm assured that I kicked furiously at the exciting parts. Of course, now Star Wars merchandise has grown … [Read more...] about Star Wars Premiere
