Shoe Tying

 Yikes. It's cold this morning, and the temps are only going to drop. Let me tell you, my leg is feeling every single temperature plunge. My phantom pain has been omnipresent over the past few days. It hasn't been severe enough to medicate, but it is always in the background, lurking and reminding me that I could be struck down by at any moment.

It's exhausting!

Today I will be in meetings for the majority of the day which is a mixed blessing. I'm happy to be off my foot and out of the cold temperatures, but I abhor sitting around a table for hours on end. I would much rather be spending the time with my students.

Speaking of my students, I'm hoping somebody may be able to help me. I need to teach a kiddo how to tie her shoes (she is losing recess because she lacks the skill). Unfortunately for her, I am really bad at teaching shoe tying.  If you have any tips, tricks or video tutorials, please send them my way!

 

F*ck ICE

 I am devastated that we now live in a country where our streets are being roamed by the federal police. ICE  has moved the needle on hate in this country. Individuals are now not only saying but are acting upon their most vile racist thoughts. As a student of history by default, I am both scared and disgusted by what we have become.

This is the 250th birthday of our country. If you know me at all, you know I love a themed year. Oh my goodness I could get behind this party if times were better. But right now, the celebrations for our country are so tightly linked to MAGA and their 2025 agenda that I cannot fathom participating. 

This morning I am late posting because I had to rework my schedule. ICE is in the area and I cannot fathom risking exposing my blind non-white students to their taunts and grudges. The fact that this is our reality disgusts me.

We need to collectively rise up.  

 

Back to School

 After sleeping nearly all day on Friday, I began to feel better by Saturday. Although I was still fatigued and experiencing mild vertigo, I was functional. By Sunday I was feeling like myself again, which was good timing because I needed all my energy to help get Robby packed and moved back into the dorm.

It is hard to believe that another break has come to a close, and that my Koopa is beginning his fourth semester in college. How did that happen?! This semester he is beginning to tiptoe into his major with some niche coursework. I'm excited for him to finally be taking classes around Historical Preservation. I hope that he loves it as much as he anticipates.

Although we were sad to see Robby go back to school he was excited to return. After the obligatory move-in dinner, he spent the evening hanging out with his friends and getting settled. I'm going to miss him but I know he is happy to be back with his friends and his independent college life. (It's hard moving back home after you've had a taste of dorm life!)

The house is quiet this morning but I know we will adjust. Here's hoping he has a good first day of classes!