Tstorms in the forecast-- poets, essays, and stuff--
Thunderstorms are in the forecast-- we could use a small bit of rain for the garden, but gee whiz, can't it just rain at night? I don't want much, do I? I have a meeting with our new department member today; she is a delightful person, a former student, and I'm pleased to be helping her become a cracker-jack English teacher-- I won't be there forever (though it feels like I have been!), and it's a privilege to help someone else in ways I was not helped when I was brand new in the profession. Then I have PT again; I hope it's not quite as intensive this time, because I was pretty sore after the last go-round. I want to make real gains, but pain is a factor. That all said, I need to hustle my bustle this morning-- I have to be at school for 8am. I spent all morning yesterday working on (and finishing!) a book review. I also started scheduling guest poets for the open mic series (stay tuned! we have some good people coming!), and helped my boss with some stuff fo...