Here's some homework for you over the summer.

1.  Check out Education City's website.
            www.educationcity.com
     Try the grade level(s) where you meet the most success.  Then challenge
     yourself to an even harder level if you can.

2.  Help your parents cook and do chores over the summer.  You'll have fun while
     learning how to use reading, writing, and math every day.

3.  Go to a library and check out some books.  Libraries are wonderful places in
     which to spend some free time.

4.  Find an author whose work you love.  Read as many of his/her books as
     possible.

5.  Enjoy the great out of doors.  We are so lucky to live in such a gorgeous state
     as Colorado.  If you have time, visit some of the geological and historical sites
     found here - Bent's Old Fort, the Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, Trail Ridge
     road in Rocky Mountain National Forest, etc.

6.  If your family takes a road trip, help them calculate mileage, navigation, and
     meals.  Also, figure out some easy ways to keep yourself entertained.

7.  Try visiting some of the websites listed below.

Have a wonderful summer!

     New Year's resolutions can be difficult to accomplish, but it's a good idea to try to have at least one or two anyway.  My first New Year's resolution is to spend more time with my daughter, her husband, and my two grandchildren.  It was difficult to find time to be with them because they have been living in Glendale, Arizona.  They are moving back to the Boulder area at the end of this month, so I should be able to find much more time to be with my family again.  My second New Year's resolution is to rekindle my friendships and acquaintances with the Northern Arapaho who live in Ethete, Wyoming.  Even though I speak with an acquaintance up there once or twice a year, it's been a long time since I've traveled there.  It's time to return.  I know that the accomplishment of these two New Year's resolutions will bring a great deal of satisfaction to my life.