Rigamarole

The last two weeks have been rather interesting in several ways, many of which have been good ways, with only a relatively minor set of negatives.  As I mentioned previously, I was given the opportunity to present some research in Puerto Rico.  But, with that situation, it also involved considerable efforts to adjust my teaching schedule to fit this opportunity.  So, when the opportunity became official, I had to switch into full-bore..... "get it done" mode for damn near everything. That took several days where I was here but not able to post due to so many different things I had to scurry to get done.

Much of what I had to work through was in designing electronic alternatives for my students while I would be away.  Fortunately, during the timing of the trip, there was one lecture exam to be given, and even though it was rather labor intensive to do, I was able to convert it to an electronic exam.  I also was able to have two ZOOM sessions with students, live.  The hard part about the ZOOM sessions was that I had to do considerable ahead of the trip work to assure all students KNEW HOW to set up and practice using ZOOM and I had to make and schedule various "invites" for these students as well.  

Getting materials ready for my TWO presentations was fairly routine but also time consuming.  Arranging care for our cat and dog took some time as well.  Getting house things in order also took some time.  

Overall, however, it was a good experience.  The TRIP was wonderful.  And, the fact that my wife was able to go with me was even more wonderful!  

I cannot speak much more about the trip or other thoughts TODAY, as I am catching up on things and also working on teaching things today very diligently as well, but now that I am back, I wanted to at least get back here to posting.  

I am thinking tomorrow I may do my "answering comments" post, and then over the next several days talk more about aspects of the trip and also my usual, day-to-day musings.  

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