algebra, intermediate

The Colonel Jack Jackson stopped by the studio and sat in on his ole show. It was great to see him. I gave him his Christmas present for Arleen and him.The biographies of Laura and George Bush and a picture of my Grand baby Lillian, were my gifts. The Colonel asked " How's algebra going?" I told him it is hard, I was at the University all day yesterday and was up to 2 am studying, but I was just trying to "man up" and do the work. He told me 90% is effort and only 10 % ability. That he had seen many students that had the ability but not the effort who didn't make it, but also (like me & him) who had to work hard and put forth the effort and were successful . He gave me that look of confidence that I would succeed and he was rooting for me. It's nice to have someone that believes in you and gives you encouragement . Also Mr Boehm my intermediate algebra instructor tries hard to teach me, and I don't want to let them down. I met with the tutor on Friday and spent the day at the University, studying. Today, I did the radio show this morning, and studied and met with 2nd tutor, this afternoon.I am hoping to keep up the momentum going into next week. and the story continues..............................................................................P & L Tim