I'd like to say, "since my last confession," but it's since my last blog post and I am making myself write. Two doctors appointments in the next two days, maybe another pursuit of the sabbatical. Depends on my orthopedic surgeon and how much longer he thinks I can literally stand up. I'm not sure I'm standing up now, but there is still some distance for me to come down to sit, so maybe I am least standing sideways....
School is intense and so much better with high school students. The school in which I have been placed does nothing to offend anyone and the children are very happy, if only because they are very loved by the faculty, administration and staff. They are fighting the good fight, and it shows in their exhaustion and in the kids general coherence as an academic entity. It's a good place and I'm lucky to be there. I've applied here twice before in younger incarnations and not been considered, so I know I'm not going to be, but I'm respected and I respect them back. That's plenty. Where will go after here? Let's see if I can stand up in February, first. Let's see how I do tomorrow. For now, I pray this school is allowed to grow in peace. All they want to do is teach the kids. Let them.
