Since I didn't send cards this year, or form letters, I'll list a few memorable (for us) events:
After 6 years of substantial work and frequent anxiety, the college we created became legitimized by the most recognized accrediting agency for distance education.
The book Pam (my wife) and her friend Dr. David Noel Freedman published, What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls and Why Do They Matter?, was selected as the best history book by the San Diego Book Awards. But dear Dr. Freedman (an inspiration to us for his brilliance, humor, dedication to his work, and generosity, died in April, the month before the award was announced.
My novel The Vagabond Virgins came out, to excellent reviews, and I had a swell time on the road for a book tour.
Our amazing Zoe finished kindergarten, and half way through 1st grade still loves school, which is a blessing, since she has a mixed heritage on that issue. Pam always loved school. I didn't, until college.
Darcy (my big girl), upon completing an MA in Education Leadership at Northern Arizona University, got hired as the assistant principal of the first laptop high school in the country.
In other words, all's well.
