I am definitely insane.

It's official.  I am insane.  Not content with taking Chinese and a class on the art and culture of the South, I signed up for two other Coursera classes.  One of them starts tomorrow and requires regular essays about SF/F readings.  I go on vacation at the end of this week.  I'll be doing schoolwork while on vacation!  Why!?  But the course looks interesting, so why not?  Besides, we have a few relatively long drives ahead of us.  I should have plenty of time to read.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I must get back to figuring out Chinese pronunciation.  I even bought a book to help me.  ;)

Coursera insanity

Since I can't afford to return to school yet, I'm turning to Coursera to learn new things.   I'm. Signed up for two classes right now: The American South, and Beginner's Chinese.  Learning Chinese has been on my bucket list for a while.  Wish me luck.  The difference between two of the tones is driving me batty and I just started the course.  I think I need to find a site where someone just reads of sentences that are written out so I can practice and listen to the tones more.

I've also started a new granny square afghan.  My cousin is pregnant and I want to make the sprout a blanket.  I'm trying something new for me.  If this works, I might post the pattern on here.

Evolution Rocks!

I found an interesting blog entry today about teaching evolution in the classroom. As I am a "devout evolutionist" I felt I should share in the fun.

Greg Laden - Teachers Under Fire

Also, here is a link he shared that looks very cool.