The thought of packing up all this junk overwhelms me.

I didn't used to have so much stuff when I moved around!

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/region/punxy-phil-sees-no-shadow-predicts-warmer-days-ahead-673098/

It has been one of the crappiest winters I remember in a long time. We didn't have any huge blizzards, but it snows (or rains or both) every damn day. It's just dragging on and on and on..... Not even a January thaw this year.

I am a public school art teacher and teach at four buildings! I travel between two or three buildings a day! The kids get gym twice a week (two traveling teachers) but very little music. The high school music teacher comes for part of the day and sees combined classes (50-60 students at a time).

Ooops! I just noticed you said "high school"! I teach elementary, sorry. Our high school offers art as an elective. Phys Ed is required for graduation. Sports are a big deal here.

I depend on DU for LBN and the Lounge for my friendly encounters with other earthlings!

What is the latest current Java update? I recently installed Java 7 update 13 and I'm getting notices to update again.

Is update 13 now vulnerable? Should I update again... and what number update is this?

I know... I don't really need Java, but I do use it for one site. I disable it after visiting that site. Thank you!

I'm trying to hang on for one more year so I can retire with paid health care, but I'm terrified of retirement. I teach art, grades 1-5. (No, it isn't "fun"; it is hard work.)

Great topic!

Mine are frolicking on a hill. And when I call them, they all come running down the hill, so happy to see me again.

One of the art courses is offered by Penn State!

Former "hippie chick" (no offense taken) and recent grandma of a Hippie Chick in Training.