I agree with finding an engaging Physics program for her or even engaging supplements while she is still in high school. She is going to need a LOT of Physics for her intended major-- once you get into neuroscience everything is circuits-- and this means Physics! My youngest is a Sr Neuroscience/neuro-biology major at Colorado State University... my dd was able to land a lab job (unpaid first semester then paid after that) in a neuroscience research lab starting her Sophomore year-- brains/brain cells (especially mice brain cells!) everywhere! The focus of her lab has been Parkinson's research but they are now switching over to pain response with focus on CRPS (my dd has this!) to assist my dd in her research and hopefully grad-school research!

I have the Plus-- I tend to watch from Viki the most then Netflix. Viki is very easy to download and view offline...

I'm watching Wedding Impossible on Viki...

I finished Dr Slump-- it was cute-- loved the leads could tell they had fun as they have been friends forever IRL. I'm de-stressing so I'm re-watching one of my all-time favorite series "Dr Romantic"... it is a medical drama with great cast--about a once-famous Dr who is now at a rural hospital. He is 'romancing' (ENCOURAGING) the younger Drs to become the best they can be as they overcome past hurts... I finished season 1-- cant wait to start season 2 this weekend (a few years between seasons 1 and 2 but season 3 follows immediately after season 2. I know it is on a few platforms-- I used/will use Viki for season 1 and season 2-- forgot who has season 3...

THANK YOU ALL-- especially freesia !!!! We now have food!!!-- dd's FMIL just ordered Olive Garden Catering (very close to venue too!). I just have to order the white table cloths... Here is a picture of the centerpieces I made (battery operated candle):

The reception venue's owners also own a bar. Contract says we have to use them for all drinks-- that is fine (prices reasonable).

Yes-- she was picky but found a great local (to wedding) photographer with experience at both venues- cost more than her dress!

Warning-- Mother of the Bride RAMBLES! My oldest is getting married on a MONDAY and OUT OF STATE... she lives less than 30 minutes from me (groom does too). I'm so proud of my dd-- she is high functioning autistic and has surpassed every goal we have had for her-- she is the reason we homeschooled! She went to college and graduated with honors. She is an independent adult. She is the top award-winning photographer and manager for her company (Lifetouch/Shutterfly). I can gush all day. Anyways-- she liked the sound of 4-22-24 for wedding date-- so Monday it is! Problem with Monday is that many of the services she needs (mainly food/catering) are NOT open on Mondays! I'm making the cake and have made 90% of the (dried) flower arrangements (everything but the bouquets that we ordered). Thankfully this is a SMALL wedding under 30 people total-- but still $$$$ DD is a photographer so she chose a beautiful venue for the service and another for the reception. We will have to go from the wedding service to the reception hall and set that up before the reception begins (have just over 1 hour to do this!). I think everyone attending will have to pitch in to get things set up! Hard to plan for a venue that I have not seen! I still need to order tablecloths... dd wants 'bio-degradable' plates AND flatware... any ideas of something that actually looks nice? I made centerpieces... DD wants BBQ but the best ones are closed on Monday-- her future MIL checked out the 2 that are open on Mondays and said they were both mediocre at best-- so now looking for other options... Catering is out-- none are open. Thoughts I heard last night were Chick-fil-a !?? My DH and grandson would be happy with that! We cannot bring in any homemade food other than the cake. For guest book we are having everyone sign a block from a Jenga game... I have a nice Welcome to our wedding sign... Grandson (4) will be 'Ring Security'-- here is a picture of him trying on his tux! What am I forgetting or does anyone have any ideas?

WOW! Memories... My first year out of college I was an 'in house' sub in an inner-city mid-high (9th and 10th grade)-- tough school with about 1300 students! I quickly found that these kids would do ANYTHING for a grape scratch-and-sniff sticker!

On my last trip to Uganda I only accepted cash donations with exceptions for some very specific items-- I've found that I can purchase most of the desired items there and it actually saved money (total donation was larger amount) AND helped the local economy! People who donated received a thank you photo of the items their donations were directed for. Please do not send 'nearly dead' suitcases... I've found that suitcases can become a family's dresser-- and they are cherished! Gently used good quality ones are the best-- nothing that breaks easily (cheap practically disposable duffels or thin plastic suitcases) The only clothing items we would bring were men's neckties--our donated ones were typically better quality and were great gifts for administrators, teachers and drivers. If using a shipping container then matching T-shirts were always requested! One summer I spent two weeks going through JUNK that a school in the USA had 'donated'-- think boxes of pencil stubs and broken crayons-- broken plastic pencil cases, partial sets of flashcards... 90% of it went into the rubbish pit or burn pile! The space in the shipping container could have been used for more useful items... the money for the shipping container could have been used to drill a water well or build a library! Dawn- I'm totally jealous of your trip-- I hope and pray I'll be healthy enough to travel back to East Africa again!

I'm totally loving Dr Slump (Netflix)-- it has been a fun week! Last episode tomorrow!

Just finished Captivating the King (Netflix)I personally loved this one-- similar premise as The Kings Affection-- but even though I love Rowoon-- this one is better! Ending was rushed (typical) but satisfying. It stars Jo Jung-suk (my favorite from Hospital Playlist).

It may be possible to 'tea' stain it-- put in tub and soak-- add in brewed tea a bit at a time-- Other option is to soak and add tiny sprinkes/drops of RIT dye-- go with an 'ivory/beige' and maybe a tiny bit of grey or black.

Hey -- why don't we go back to having this a K-Drama thread-- it has so many good recommendations I would hate to have to make a new one! Someone else can start a K-Pop/idol/sexuality thread if you want... I've started watching "Marry My Husband"-- really liking it so far-- I would also note that this is probably NOT for teens...

All of the above. This happens to K-Drama idols as well-- at least until you are close to 40-- then it is OK if you get married... Many K-Drama and K-Pop fans are delusional! This is not just in Korea-- but world-wide. Some of the idols have been physically attacked (or verbally attacked on social media)... As far as K-pop goes-- these groups spend 90% or more of their time exclusively together and have for YEARS. They are FAMILY.