Nice Weather

60s and 70s this week- Mother Nature hoping to sustain the end-of-summer weather for as long as possible.

The leaves are changing, although out the kitchen window there is not much color. My drive to work is beautiful, and will become more so as autumn moves on.

Garden is a still a mess- another thing to do on my Fall TTD list.

Lawn today, as rain possible tomorrow.

I'm beginning to think that my "listing" is more something obsessive, not necessarily something real. Still, I do get more done when I have a list- and then get angry at myself when there are things left to do.

This weekend, I have a lot to do (when do I not), with little done so far (Saturday at 1pm; up since 7:30).

This week, things overall better, although not completely. I would like to get through a week without feeling like I should have done something differently. Yes, reflection is a very important part of teaching, but it would be nice to have a series of "good" days.

A lot of schedule changes- field trips, picture retakes, meetings. I will have to scrap my plans for next week (finished), to spend a day catching everyone up to be on the same page.

Wednesday was a busy day for my students- a lot due. I finished nearly all the grading, with quizzes left. The original stacks were a bit drowning, but I scuttled through. These quizzes are going to take some time- so why am I wasting time?

FLIC trip approved to the Mexican Art Museum (Chicago) for October 25th. We will see how many sign up and turn in permission slips. We have to pay for the transportation (bus and driver), at nearly $600 for the day. If we have 30 students, the cost is not that bad ($21), but then there is the museum entrance and lunch. I need to call them to confirm date and cost.

Otherwise, OK, nothing much really.
Going to gym in AM, still not PM.
I have a bit of a cold; ears clogged. Hopefully it will clear over the weekend.
No school Monday- Columbus Day. Going to dentist and lunch with Mom.

Next week, a short week with the day-off and the Equity Conference on Friday (no students). After last year's bias, I hope this year's conference will offer something more well-rounded. Probably not.