So many of my students are overcoming tremendous odds to be in school right now. They’ve got families and mortgages and spouses/partners, some of whom disapprove of the whole “college” thing; they’ve got needy parents and in-laws and overdue bills … Continue reading
When I was teaching in the public schools, the same things happened almost every day: I rejoiced when my students did well. I cried when my students faced insurmountable odds. I laughed when my students were happy. I was proud … Continue reading
Miguel just left, and to let you all know: he’s just as nice as I knew he would be! Such a lovely, lovely man. Friendly, fun. . . all the thesaurian synonyms for “good” would apply to him. The cats … Continue reading
I just put my very confused sweeper (What’s going on? Who is this woman? What is she making me do? It’s been too long; I don’t understanddddddddd!) back in the closet. There is a big persimmon pudding in the oven … Continue reading
I’m all giggly and excited, because in a couple of days I’m going to meet another wonderful blog-friend for real! I’ve been reading Miguel’s blog for a long time, and he never ceases to fill me with wonder, that such … Continue reading
Celebrity miscellany that, for some reason, really bothers me: 1. Ellen’s dog. I think the agency is wrong, wrong, wrong this time, and those who made this decision have, in fact, have shown themselves to be stupid twits. The death … Continue reading