June is busting out all over

Heavy rain is leading to cooler temperatures here in TN.  But, lots of flooding.  None in our area, but in neighboring communities.  A developer has cleared land adjacent and across from our property and plans to build 3 houses.  Not sure how they will accomplish this across the street as it's significantly lower than the road, and will likely flood.  Not my problem :)

Marian is having fun at Governor's School for the Arts, competed in a talent show and won it (are we surprised?)  She did a duet with another girl and won a plaque, which she plans to saw in half to share with the other singer.

Anna is busy with rehearsals for 9 to 5 (the musical) and has applied to some new jobs.  Her current position does not offer health insurance, nor paid holidays, so she has applied to both the University-run childcare and the local healthcare conglomerate (Covenant Health) in their hospital childcare.  While she likes where she works, she realizes that she can make more money and get better benefits at another location.

Gabriel has started his internship and all seems to be going well so far.  He moved in with friends who are also in San Francisco this summer and that seems to be a bonus for all.  He admitted to being lonely the past 2 summers without anyone there with him.

We are hosting a French exchange student, Pierre, and he should be here in a month or so.  We don't know too much about him, but hope his year here will be a good one.  We will only have him for 3-4 months and then he will move to another host family.