Tuesday isn't Monday, anyhow!

Tuesday. It snowed again. It's warmer, at 15 above zero. But it's still dark, dark, dark.

So is the news. But I can't even begin to talk about that right now.

I was gratified to find that many of my students did have a draft going for their papers; that is a win, in my book. Granted, the usual suspects did not. Some kids just want to fail things. That used to bother me a lot more than it does now. The semester will end, they will move on to other things, and then either they'll have to take a class with me next year, or they can do credit recovery with some online pablum. So be it. I can only do what I can do, right? 

And that goes for just about every aspect of life. I can keep trying, but there will always be something or other well beyond my ability to make a dent. 

Speaking of dents, Meg's water heater was replaced by 9:30am yesterday! Huzzah for good repair people. And G is working on a good cover for her broken basement window. These things are not of her doing, but they sure do impact her life. The water heater that died was one that her prior landlord and a buddy got and put in themselves; it was likely cracked inside all along, since it's only been six years. Got a deal, and they did it themselves. The window was cracked by a lawn mowing person. And so it goes, eh? 

So, maybe today will get off to a less panicky start. I sure hope so. I have my coffee, and I hear traffic and snowplows going by, so I assume I'll get where I need to go reasonably well. 

O well. Time to get things done before it's time to leave for work. Holly will be here in about ten minutes and then it's off to the races. Get her ready, make breakfast, crate the dog, and off we go. 

Y'know what I like most about school vacations? Slow mornings. 

Have a good day, and please, keep those you love and care about in your sights. Hold 'em tightly.

C