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re: "Hope Joey is doing well in his new home away from home.... "

Thank you. I appreciate that. Actually, there's one class where he's struggling. He's among the worst in the class, as he puts it.

It's his class in conducting - the class where the instructor said at the start that first year students are almost never let in. The prof told him last week, "I know you're a First Year (which is what UVA calls its Freshmen), but this is a 4000-series class (for 4th year music majors) and I'm not going to hold you to a different standard than anyone else just because you're younger."

That had to be humbling!

The problem is apparently with nerves... specifically, nerves when he's conducting all of the other students, all but one of whom are Music Majors (which he ain't) and all of whom are considerably older. He says that he's beginning to loosen up and is beginning to improve. Fortunately, there is more to the class than just standing and waving a baton around, and he's apparently doing fine in those parts of the class. We'll know more when the class is done.

In all his other classes - "a Survey of Algebra," "Introduction to Linguistics," Japanese, his "Mindfulness" COLA class, and two choir ensembles, 19 credits in all - he's at or near 100% of the possible points across the board. So, no worries. I'm actually happy he's taking something that's challenging him. People grow when they're pushed.
 




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Re: Steelers Owner Sends Out Panicked Letter to Fans After Team�s National Anthem Protest
By: micro
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Wed, 27 Sep 17 7:41 PM
Msg. 35282 of 47202

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I think I am going to focus only on college football unless they start up with this crap.. Then I will find other things to do with the limited time I have...

I grew up playing football. An all state offensive lineman for two years. Also played basketball, baseball, and ran track. Yes, I was an athlete when much younger... Played class A mens softball until age 42. Took up golf in my twenties, self taught and have played one round at par and usually have a 12 - 14 handicap. I don;t play as much as I did so am rusty and the arthritis does not allow me to fully twist, rotate, and use my body in the manner needed to accomplish full and good golf shots anymore...

I have lots of projects to work on that have been neglected as mrs. micro reminded me of this morning.

So I will use the time for other important things...

Hope Joey is doing well in his new home away from home....



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