Planting and reviewing the galleys...

Another warm start to the day-- I sure could get used to it. Holly and I planted a few more things yesterday; we'll see what happens with the lettuce and spinach. I chose to put them in a porch planter. That way, I can keep them out of the sun if it gets too hot. And we broadcast some red poppies-- we'll see what comes of that, too. 

Students are liking both Our Town and Summer of Soul, which is good. I have to grade a pile of essays I left alone this weekend, but mostly, things are rolling along well enough. 

And I finally got my second galley proofs for the new book! They tell me that the printer is running about two weeks behind, which is going to likely make me shift my book release party. Sigh. Now I have to figure that part out. But I'll ask them for a better idea of when the book will arrive. I was hoping for June 14th (Flag Day, not UFC debacle day). It may have to shift to Fathers' Day. I dunno. I'm balancing a lot of scheduling, and it seems like either a/ I'll have to encroach on a holiday, or b/ do without family members in attendance. We'll see. 

I still have not seen the final version of the cover-- I suspect it'll be fine, though. I took the photo. LOL

Today, I want to come home and clean the downstairs bathroom and shower, maybe plant another little thing with Holly, and in general, enjoy the weather. Things are going to get a bit busy in the next couple of weeks (who am I kidding? it's always busy, right?), and I want to soak up some good weather energy. 

I hope your day is a good one. Keep the faith. Hold your loved ones close.

C



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