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Convocation

by Judy Schwartz Haley

This evening we attended the convocation for the Near Eastern Languages and Civilization Department at the University of Washington. My husband is one of 21 graduating with a Bachelors Degree from this department, and one of 3 with a degree in Persian (Iran).

Oh my goodness, my head is swimming. I’m so proud of [...]

School Supplies

by Judy Schwartz Haley

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Shopping for school supplies just isn’t what it used to be.

Registered for classes

by Judy Schwartz Haley

I took my floating holiday from work to go take the placement testing and register for classes. I aced the writing and tanked on the math – no surprise there. I’ll just study up on the math and retake the test next quarter.

I’m good to go on the classes. Ended up with literature, american [...]

Life Changes

by Judy Schwartz Haley

I have recently decided to quit my job and go back to school full time.

I can’t begin to tell you the relief that comes with that decision. The sensation of relief far out-weighs my terror over how we are going to get our bills paid, and each day I am more convinced that [...]