The Kassel Family Project Life 365

My office had the first Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE) User Conference and I did a presentation on the NEE Data Tool.  I had hoped to have ten people in the room and I was stunned to have 50!  Because I have spent the last 3 1/2 years working in this online application and database, my goal for today was simply to answer every question they had.  I started out by saying that I could use my agenda, but my preference was to just throw it away and start answering questions.  I was encouraged to see three hands go up at once.  It was a great hour that went by way too fast!  I got to share stories, give tips, and watch the light bulbs go off.  I also got to meet a lot of those people that I have been talking to and emailing with for years.  Today, reminded me of why I do this job.

My office has rented our warehouse space to the Veterinary Medicine School.  At one time, it housed the paper products that we sold, but now it is wasted space.  So, we are getting mice!  No need to worry as they will be completely self-contained.  Today, they brought in the first trailer and we had a good time watching them try to get that trailer in place.  It was fun times with the great ladies that I get to work with every day!

A new sign appeared at the reception desk in our shared office space today.  The passive aggressive part of me will be replacing it with something nicer tomorrow.

What a fun night!  We joined some friends for the Rocheport Wine Stroll again.  Despite the heat, we enjoyed great wines and fun times.  I love Rocheport!

Andy and I rode our bikes to Bur Oak Brewing to use a couple of gift certificates and to enjoy the release of this year’s Clyde’s Caramel Cream Ale, which is named after the brewery cat.  It was a great way to close out a long week despite a rough bike ride out there.

Our tickets were purchased weeks ago and this will be our Saturday afternoon and evening – friends and wine.  Bring on the Rocheport Wine Stroll!