Open Air and Hot Air Balloons

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Leslie Bowering

 Quechee Gorge
School's out for Summer!  Except that it isn't really out for me!  Instead, I have taken a little reprieve by attending the Vermont Balloon Festival with my daughter while I wait for classes to begin again.

This summer my adult college classes will include a very special hybrid course in British Literature which I am very excited to attend.  Dr. Imbracsio has graciously agreed to special scheduling for students requiring this particular class in order to graduate in December.

I will also take my Short Fiction course with Professor Benham as an Independent Learning Contract.  But the most challenging course I am taking this summer will be Creative Writing with Professor Agran.

It may seem like I am achieving an accelerated adult degree but I am not, although such a degree program is available at Granite State College.  I am merely taking three courses this summer to accelerate my own personal progress toward my graduation goal.

Often throughout my Language Arts studies success has seemed like a worthy opponent but I have stoically stayed the course.

Taking breaks is important.  Getting out into the wide open spaces clears a well-exercised brain.  I enjoyed my day in Vermont even though our Hot Air Balloon ride was cancelled due to an imminent storm coming in from Schenectady, New York.

And now I am ready to continue.




Comments for Open Air and Hot Air Balloons

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 by Donna Downes:
Leslie, I haven't been to a ballon festival in years! I just love when the do the illumination. It all seems so magical!

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