This is a funny little black velvet sort of beret, with a black cube on top. (The label reads Adolfo.) You would probably need a hat pin to make it stay on. There are some in some of the hats.

Very exciting! I passed the test to score essays--yay! Now I am employed for the month of February. In order to make more than $10/hour, you have to read and accurately rate 20 essays! There is a lot of psychology to making your decision (is this a 2 or a 3?) and being confident that it is right, but still being fair to the student (eighth graders) and maintaining the standards taught in the training. It is not easy, but I like it a LOT better than telemarketing. I come and go when I want, since it is piece work. We are expected to work at least 6 hours a day, but can come early or late, take a long or short lunch, etc. And wear comfortable clothes. My neck and shoulders suffer a little, but that could be the time spent in the mornings on the computer!! I have to maintain a good attitude and not get stressed by it, or the other things that I am not doing because I am working.

The Captain and Ray both have the cold now. I hope Mom and I don't get it!

Colder than I expected last night, just about freezing. I think I may have left the heat turned up, but that means it's not too cold in the house this morning.