Project presentation

Thanks for the encouraging text messages about my presentation, Ant Colony Solution to the Double Row Layout Problem.  It went pretty well, I think.  I wasn't nearly as nervous this time as last; speaking in front of people just takes practice.  Even if I don't get an A, I definitely looked good.  I color-coordinated my slides with a scarf my daughter made me--slides were trimmed in green with a smidgen of purple thrown in for accent--the opposite of my scarf.  No one commented, so I doubt they noticed, but it made me smile.  I turn in the paper Thursday and I can't wait!

I watched a cardinal catch and eat a luna moth yesterday morning.  I considered running over to stop the action, but decided the moth wouldn't survive.  It was actually quite beautiful, the quick red cardinal and the ethereal celadon green luna moth were an incredible contrast that only nature can create.

The biggest ant (not a red velvet ant) I've ever seen just appeared on the cardboard box table beside my La-z-Boy.  It is 3/4" long!  What do you think that means?  I'm hoping he has friends who will help me finish this paper.  I could use an army of helpers!