All downhill
That sounds like a bad thing, but really it's a good thing. The peak of my schedule was last week, and while I am still busy this week, It's a…[...]
It’s Fall
This morning if finaly felt that fall had arrived. I have been wearing my fall/spring coat for a few weeks and the sun has been getting up dangerously late; but…[...]
Adaptation in practice
I had done some revision to my lesson plan for today. The last three classes I had taught were workshops and the attendees were self selected and therefore (presumably) had…[...]
Adaptation
Tonight was the third of three classes. I tried to get a little more attendance from posting informal flyers around the library with reminder sticky notes attached to them. The…[...]
In a flash
The end of another day. These few weeks, starting back in mid August have been a gauntlet of things professional and personal, with only the shortest of breaks in between.…[...]
Waiting tables
I had a good class this evening. I expected no one and got four attendees, half of which were just drop-ins. Class participation was great. The exercises seemed just enough…[...]
Bipolar results
Today was good and disappointing. I picked up an extra class to cover for a colleague. It went well and I felt prepared enough for such short term notice. I'm…[...]
Flooring
My husband has been waiting thirteen years for this day. It's been roughly thirteen years since we moved into this house; and since that day he's hated the carpet. So…[...]
Check in with random thoughts
As I look back, my last post was on the 19th of August--exactly 18 years that I was at my previous job. I'm just ending my 14th week at the…[...]
Buses, Trains, moving people
Today I have been on the go since 9 am. It's been a fabulous day in terms of feeling like I am working. And on the way home I have…[...]