{"id":75070,"date":"2023-12-06T06:57:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T13:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=75070"},"modified":"2023-12-07T09:01:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:01:53","slug":"sharing-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=75070","title":{"rendered":"Sharing With Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Great, just simply great!<\/p><\/div>\n

“Today is extraordinary for me as I finally get to share my experience.\u00a0 Two months ago, Mary visited El Modena High School and talked to several groups of kids about what it takes to become a doctor.\u00a0 Inspired by her work, I decided to do the same thing.\u00a0 I prepared some PowerPoint charts and presented them to the kids, explaining what it takes to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.\u00a0 I also left them with an encouraging thought that if they work hard, they could be part of the colonization of Mars.”<\/p>\n

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The more I briefed, the more memories gushed forward.<\/p><\/div>\n

Steve and several others teach “pathways” classes to high schoolers, providing knowledge on specific fields of endeavor, with guest speakers sharing their experiences.<\/p>\n

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Steve was the teacher who invited me to speak to his engineering classes.<\/p><\/div>\n

We had lunch on campus between the second and third classes.\u00a0 We had enough time to go home, a five-minute trip, and check on Scout, the wonder dog.<\/p>\n

After our class ended, we went to Ralph’s Market to get the items we needed for tonight’s Starlighters Board Meeting, which takes place at our house every other month!<\/p>\n

I dropped Mary off at the gym next to Ralph’s and went home to put away the groceries and write a check for the cleaning folks!<\/p>\n

Mary showed me her pictures.\u00a0 Poor Santa, he was attempting to do pushups!\u00a0 The decoration was animated, and he moved up and down.<\/p>\n

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Santa does pushups.<\/p><\/div>\n

When I start going there, I will look like this!<\/p>\n

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I am getting in shape before the big flight.<\/p><\/div>\n

We arrived home at 6:00 p.m., just as our friend and leader, Bob Z, arrived.\u00a0 Mary and I finished preparing the house for everyone.<\/p>\n

The meeting was underway right on time at 6:30 p.m.\u00a0 Everyone was here except Marilyn Bailey.\u00a0 Betty wasn’t with us as she is recovering from an accident where she hurt her back.<\/p>\n

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Let the meeting begin!<\/p><\/div>\n

The meeting took about 90 minutes because of wet t-shirts (more to come).\u00a0 We have next year’s dates and half of the band selected.<\/p>\n

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We object!<\/p><\/div>\n

Vicky is the explosive force that keeps us getting better every dance.\u00a0 Her creativity and energy keep everyone on their toes.\u00a0 They say, “She is a force to be reckoned with!”<\/p>\n

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Vicky keeps the ball rolling!<\/p><\/div>\n

We crashed soon after they departed around 8:30 p.m.\u00a0 We had a long day.<\/p>\n

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Love you, Mary!!<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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