Solar Eclipse, songs, and stuff

Nope, I didn't get to see the solar exclipse today. However, a handful of us were communicating with team members in Taiwan and India and heard their reactions to it. I wish it would have been a bit further south because it would have been fun to experience. My only recollection of a solar eclipse was when I was still in college at Ferris. It didn't seem like a big deal at the time but now I wish I would have paid more attention.

On another note, I have been walking around all day singing "The Star Spangled Banner" in my head. I've not ever had this particular song stick in my head so it is a bit unusual. I am by no means complaining. I like to sing it and always do with my hand over my heart - especially at Hurricanes games. Speaking of which, for those of you Canes fans out there please know that I don't drag the ending out like a particular anthem singer does...

Lastly, I am having another great mail week so thanks to everyone. Yesterday I received a letter from my husband and I also received a card from my nephews (and brother and sister-in-law). My nephews made me a necklace and sent it over. It was such a nice surprise! I wore it to work today so here's a picture of it:

I know it might be hard to see since it is backwards but it says Kate and has some really pretty beads. Thanks to Bram, Finn, and Jameson!