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On April 25th, I rear-ended a van that, apparently feeling unable to merge, had stopped at the top of a highway exit ramp. Fortunately, the other driver was not hurt and was able to drive away; unfortunately, neither my car nor I was so lucky. Because the cost of repairs would have been more than the value of the car, my car was considered a total loss. I suffered a broken arm and nose, and various other cuts and bruises, and now bear two scars to serve as a reminder of what happened.

In the meantime, just prior to the accident, I had concluded that I am not hospitable enough to work in the hospitality industry, so I had decided to quit my job as a hotel desk clerk. My subsequent need for health insurance kept me at that job for another two months, however. Now, though, I am at home, pursuing a life-long ambition of writing a book. I hope to conclude this project within a year as I still plan to attend graduate school in the fall of 2001.

After being quite busy in the late spring, Glenn again faced a period of having too much time on his hands in the summer. In May, he completed his teaching practicum in a one-month session. Then, in June, he completed his major draft of his thesis and submitted it to his advisor at GMU for review. Upon completion of his thesis, he took a PlayStation vacation, but he is now gearing up to begin his fall semester and return to substitute teaching. He is also teaching Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at a local business college during their summer quarter.

updated 8/29/00

For photos of our move, home, and church, go to my picture pages.
For previous news of us, go to my news archive.

News of Family Members
[updated 9/7/00]

My sister-in-law Karon has returned to Africa to create a primary school system under the aegis of the Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic.
Congratulations to my mother-in-law upon her retirement from elementary school teaching this past summer.
Many blessings upon my cousin Larry D. and his new bride Bethany, who were married on July 15.
Best wishes to my cousin Jim H., as he begins his second year at the Rochester Institute of Technology. For a glimpse of his life at RIT, visit his web page.
Continued best wishes to my parents, who have moved to Lakeland, FL, where my dad assumed the position of Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care at Lakeland Presbyterian Church.
Check out the Social Studies Resources site that Glenn created for an "Instructional Technology" class.

View my Family Photo Gallery.

News of Friends from Wallingford & Wilmore
[updated 9/7/00]

Congratulations to proud parents Gwyneth (J.) & John C., & brother Jack, upon the arrival of a baby girl this summer.
Best wishes to Debbie F. (wife of Jim) as she begins the process of entering the United Methodist ministry.
Similiarly, best wishes to Cynda C., who matriculated at Eastern Seminary last fall.
Congratulations to Melanie & Todd T. upon the birth of Samuel Jared, their third son, on November 3, 1999.
Glenn's high school pal John H. has a home in cyberspace; go to his home page.
As part of her psychology M.A. requirements, Alison S. placed her thesis proposal on-line; it pertains to making civil trial juries less biased.

News of Friends from GWU
[updated 9/12/00]

Good luck to Jim H., who travels to CA later this month to be taped as a contestant on Jeopardy.
Welcome back to the U.S. to Pam A., who will be in TX studying for her linguistics PhD this academic year.
Congratulations to Alyssa & Thomas P. upon the birth of their first child Gunter Robert on June 21.
Best wishes to Andy & Heather D., who have moved from TX to GA.
Best wishes to Rory A. at her new job with the Christian relief organization World Vision.
Many blessings upon Noelle (C.) & Kim K., who were married on April 8.
Congratulations to Irene & Jon S. upon the birth of their first child Timothy Jon on January 21.
Visit Ethan's web site for lots of photos of Wendi & Ethan R.'s twin sons, Calvin & Josiah.
Similarly, to see some adorable photos of Erik & Kim N.'s three sons, view their web page. (I believe that they now have a fourth, but he is not pictured.)
For the latest on Kathy W., who is living and working in Hollywood, visit her web site.

News of Post-College Friends
[updated 9/12/00]

Congratulations to Amy & Rod B., whose first child Colin Pierce was born on September 11.
Congratulations to Chasity M. upon her graduation from Shenandoah University.
Deepest sympathy to Neil H. upon the sudden death of his mother in August.
Beware if driving in Harrisonburg, as Jonathon E. recently purchased his first car.
Congratulations to Michael Z., who graduated from GMU with a M.A. in industrial psychology in the spring.
Congratulations to Jill & Tom F. upon the birth of Lauren Elizabeth on November 1, 1999.
See the official web page of one of our old CCUMC couples' group buddies, now known as Dr. Fitzkee.
For an assessment of living in Japan by the Munsons, go to their web site.

Celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary This Quarter
	11 - 25 - 30 -	Lindy S. Jim M. Ron B.
	1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 19 - 29 -	Jeni & Wes S. Richard H. Mark & Melinda S. Jen G. Ron B. Cynda C.
	7 - 21 - 25 -	Rory A. Melanie C. Sue D.

To find out what else happened on your birthday, or on any day, click on one of the links below:

To send someone an e-card, check out one of these two sites:
Blue Mountain Arts (animated); Card 4 You (non-animated)

© 1999, 2000 by Elizabeth Drain Harden

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