Chatting about end of semester stuff--




Tuesday, mid-20s, dark and damp. Nothing new, really. 

In football news, it appears that the Pats will play Houston at 3pm in Gillette on Sunday. Guess I'll be watching that. Houston is a very tough competitor, so I am not holding my breath. That said, my bracket is still unbroken. Go figure. Next weekend, it'll be a mess, more than likely.

Work is work. Final week of the semester, final papers underway. Same few students owe me work. I'm gratified to see that the new assistant principal is working hard on a policy statement that addresses overdue work; yes, we have some rules, but it seems we need something relatively iron-clad. Kids game the system all the time, and it's disheartening. And when you say that you won't accept late work, then parents quite often get involved. It's messy. 

That all said, it's been a quiet start to the day. Meg is home, so she's got Holly for drop off and pick up. I find myself with a huge stretch of time (have I forgotten to do something?)-- and no kid cartoons on the tv. Next week, after the semester flip, it'll be quiet in the morning, too-- my schedule changes, so Tim will be taking Holly to school in the morning. I'll have to leave an hour earlier than I have been, but hey-- it was a good move on the admin's part to put Creative Writing first block so it's not up against core courses. I actually have six students enrolled (last year it was 3), and it'll be fun, I think, to roll in and do fun creative work to start the day. Coffee, music, and creative work. Yup, I like the vibe. 

Ok, so there's all that mundane stuff. Sure beats the news cycle. That, my friends, is terrifying. Would you sell your citizenship, healthcare, education, and economic security for 100K? I wonder what Greenlanders think, for real. 

Have a good day, and hold onto those you love.

C

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