Paula is flying up to a very soggy Texas, but we're thankful that Patricia is no longer a hurricane, just the second most common, female name in America according to the 1990 census. Patricia is derived from Latin. It means "noble". We were worried that flights into Texas would be delayed severely, if not cancelled. Now we're just worried some Patricia will establish a monarchy in the United States.

So while Paula is gone, I need to get more involved leading of the children. I am going to study up tonight to help with parenting. A friend suggested the following instructional videos:

    
• Cool Hand Luke
    
• The Great Escape
    
• The Bridge Over the River Kwai
    
• Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

I might be a little drowsy after watching all of these tonight, but I will do whatever it takes to keep this place ship shape until Paula returns.