Snow, and to-do lists, and poets asking US to be part of the Bob Series? Neat!

We got the snow. Admittedly, other areas got more, but my drive home from work was slow and nasty-- and I left at 12:40. I hope we don't get more for a bit. I don't like driving in it. And it's dang cold, friends. My house was cold when I got home, and it takes a bit for the heat to rise upstairs. Thus, flannels, bulky blankets, etc. Yup, it's winter. 

These next few weeks are jam-packed; I'm in the process of trying to fit things in that are not "to-do" and more "want to do" but we'll see. Holly didn't get to see Santa last Friday, so we'll try it this Sunday at the bookstore; there will be a story time involved. I hope we can. I'd love to take her to the Colonial Theatre to see the Muppets Christmas Carol on the big screen, but that's a possible, not likely, thing for Saturday. She has basketball at 9am, but we'll see how the day goes. 

Somewhere in the next week or so, we'll get a tree. I don't know that it'll be put up and done the day we get it-- likely not-- but we'll get one. I'll have to chat with G about the logistics of it all. I'd like these things to be fun, not more work... but yet, they are on a sort of chore list. 

I have the tickets to see The Nutcracker on Dec. 10th-- please keep good thoughts that it all works out. I got them ages ago, and since then, Meg's schedule shifted, so I am hoping she is still able to go. Sigh. Will the world cease to turn if we don't? No, but I want to go, and it was part of the Christmas gift for Holly. So, we'll see. The weather had better behave, too. 

Interesting poetry-related stuff: I heard from my publisher (still feels odd to say that!) and the presales of my next book (also odd to say) should be starting in January sometime. Here we go! And we have potential guest poets lining up to be a part of the Sundays in the Barn with Bob series for next July and August at The Frost Place. So, that's good news. One I've never even heard of emailed US about being in the line up. I guess we are legit.

And the AP angst still rolls on. At least I have a handle on things, maybe. I have not felt this left-footed about a class and the curriculum in ages. So much pressure. Am I satisfied that they've met the requirements for the dual credit? Most have. Am I convinced they'll do okay on the AP exam in May? No clue. Maybe? We are doing our best, but this stuff is adding stress to our lives. I am really looking forward to Christmas break because, if it all goes according to plan (!!), I won't have papers to grade. I will be able to do the holiday thing with no little cloud over my head. Life goals.

Well, I hope you have a super day. Hold your loved ones tightly-- they are our lifelines. 

C