Lemme splain ( as Ricci Ricardo used to say)
I've always set goals in my life. For years I had three goals - I've achieved all of them
Now I've set my sights on getting a PhD (a doctorate to my UK friends). Golly gee Sandy - we're not in Kansas anymore.
I've got so much reading to do.
I can't complain - but I'm not a speed reader - I read for content - which means I ponder each sentence. Got to change.
My bride said "Go for it." when I first brought it up returning to university..
Why am I writing this? Well I just wanted you all to know I'm not available for any social activity, just at present. Soon I'll get back into the academia mode and will breeze along.
For now just hold good thought for me.
hugs
Gracie

Thank you for the well wishes.
I apologise if I gave the impressiion that I was leaving TGS - I'm not.
With the wonders of technology I'm taking classes on-line. We're given a week to read assignments and comment on them.
We then hold a discussion. Sounds hectic - this weekend I'm reading two books -write a 300 word paper etc., etc.
Ain't life gran?.
During the summer I take "practical" classes - that's painting and such. It'll take three years for the masters and them who knows for the PhD.
As my bride said "It's now or never."
hugs
Gracie