One week down...

17 January 2020: “Mostly demons…” –a student in my ENGL 204 class, when I asked him what he liked to draw. Made me laugh out loud.

So, Week One of the Spring 2020 semester is in the books. Some initial thoughts: my classes are great. They always are, in so many ways, including silly little moments like the one quoted above. It’s such a luxury, gift, and blessing. Hard to imagine what I would do otherwise.

Naturally, I am still getting a sense of the rhythm of the semester. That can take a while. Stayed on campus until 6:30 (11 hours on campus today!) and could have stayed longer. But this isn’t a complaint, I think. In a way, I was glad to have a big old stack of work to do to keep myself (and my mind) occupied. I think my earlier efforts for "balance" are undergoing a shift--more focus on work, but in a different way--and maybe, for now, that's okay.

It’s a quiet evening to kick off what looks to be a quiet long weekend. Some nasty weather (though not too bad?) in the forecast for tomorrow. Making lists and trying to find ways to chase away the shadows. Should be okay…