A weekend off amid pomp and circumstance

Well, I've completed my masters degree in software engineering. The two-year program at the University of Minnesota has been enjoyable, but I am quite happy to be done.

Trying to juggle studies with work, with church where I've been chairman of the deacon board the past two years, and above all keeping up with the kids has been a chore at times. I can't complain too much about keeping up with the world on the blog as that's self-inflicted.

Graduation is this afternoon at Northrup Auditorium, and in the evening the class is going on a dinner cruise on the Mississippi. My parents and John and Hanna will accompany me, as families are invited. (Rhonda is in Wahpeton where Ramsey is graduating as well.)

So, if you don't mind, as a present to myself, I'm going to give myself the weekend off from the blog, for a little rest and relaxation.

See you back here on Monday.