Wow, I LOVE it! So sweet and thoughtful of you. I'm sure it will be very much appreciated.

No, not offended but I might be stressed out about doing it all correctly.

Wonderful heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing! Best wishes to him for lots of happiness and success.

Ds1 was able to have a grade changed at his university but he had to push very hard for it. I don't remember the full process (he graduated from college 11 years ago), but it definitely took a lot of work on his part and his assertive personality certainly helped (I have other kids who are much more passive an wouldn't have pursued the grade change). In his case, his grade fell from an A to a B due to a poorly worded/graded test by the instructor. She wasn't a full-time professor - she worked in industry and taught part-time.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so glad he was seen and diagnosed. Hope the Rx helps very soon.

I'm sorry. Can you leave him something special - even just a note with a happy face on it or something for him to have after you are gone?

I'm reading Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words by Anne Curzan. It's very good so far. Some of the grammar is over my head, but the author sure has given me a lot to think about. I just wish I could retain all of the info I'm reading. DH and I have been discussing some of the things I've read in the book and I think he's going to read it too. He loves a good debate (I don't) and doesn't agree with some of the things I've told him the author has said. 😛

Wow, that's fantastic! So happy for you and DH! 🙂

Sending hugs @goldberry How wonderful that your dad worked to make things right. ❤️

Sending hugs and just echoing @YaelAldrich - everything is so much harder to deal with when you have pain. Hope things settle down soon and you feel better.

The MRI shows soft tissue (like discs) while x-ray would show bone. MRI would definitely show more detail.

I'm asleep at that point. I can't sleep at home, but as soon as I'm in the car I'm ready for a nap. And a snack. I joke with DH that I'm like a toddler because all I do on long drives is eat and sleep.

Love this! What a great sense of humor! Have a great time.

Our local cc is mostly fabulous with really dedicated and great professors. Can't say the same overall for the universities my kids attended (although there were certainly good and bad at both CC and university).

I agree based on my kids' experiences in both types of schools. One in particular at my dd's university was absolutely terrible and should have been reported.

DH and I are similar to you and your DH. I just keep telling myself that he has a LOT of driving experience and has never been in an accident. He's a much better driver than I am, but it still makes me nervous. The worst is in the snow when I think he should be driving slower and more cautiously. But I drive like a snail in the snow - there is probably a happy medium somewhere.

@GargaMy dd did that. She had no interest and I think the constant focus on the eclipse everywhere the past few weeks or months just burned her out and she wanted nothing to do with it. She's a young adult and I don't know if she would do things differently if she were older, but that was her choice and she was just glad when the whole event was over. We live in a different state than her, but also in totality, and weren't all that excited about it, but weren't going to pass it up since we could view from our yard. We absolutely loved it and are so glad we got to experience it. ETA - I'm embarrassed about how many times I have "it" in that post! 🙂

@Carrie12345I'm so sorry! That sounds awful. My DH has experienced excruciating back pain like that and it is absolutely horrible. I hope you get some relief very very soon. 😞

I am also sorry for your losses and agree that you shouldn't let her push you around. Interesting that your dad made a point of telling you that before he died. I'm sorry about the drama during this difficult time.

Just checked and no problem for me.

A friend of mine posted photos of a partial she's seen with the total one yesterday. Of course, photos never really capture the experience but it's a good way to see the difference.

Ds drove back after the eclipse and the normal 6 hour drive took 8 hours, so not terrible. He was hoping for 7.

We heard them too (NE Ohio) and I was surprised.

@GinevraHappy Belated Birthday! What a memorable way to celebrate! 🙂