Thank you.  I've been setting up my Google calendar ever since I read your post.  I love it.  The fact that I can have layers to this calendar will help me eliminate the number of calendars I maintain: one for family appointments (hangs in the kitchen), one that combines school and work to carry in my purse (which is a joke, because it is usually stuffed with pieces of paper and is too big tofit in my purse--which is overflowing any way), my lesson planbook, student writing conference appointments help during the school day, and homework calendar for each class.  The only catch is that we occassionally have Interent connection problems in school.  However, this makes so much sense, that I will not let that be a deterrant.  This is like the best Christmas present!  I've spent hours looking for a day planner that would help simplify my life. It's worth the time setting it up for the upcoming school year.  Thank you again.