a new blog

I've started a new blog to chronicle my forays into public-school teaching: Little Green Apple. Perhaps, it's due to studying differentiation, tiering and grouping; perhaps, it's spaghetti-ing. So far it has some sexy book reviews. (I have a friend who teaches journalism who says the key to marketing is "sexy".)

Due to this teaching gig, I spent four hours yesterday (emailing, calling and faxing Japan, Vancouver, Boone and DC). I have to get people to fill out work verification forms, and a lot of people are on vacation. Good times!! I remind myself that I'm jumping these hoops for a job rather than the possibility of a job. It's worth it. Unlike filling applications that take over two hours and then not even to get a call back.

I'm meeting my team teacher at Panera for lunch. I'm excited. I asked the Chief what I should wear. She resisted rolling her eyes and said, "Jeans or shorts. It's casual." A lot rides on our relationship.

I'm busy whiddling away at ideas and the curriculum. I read "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" last night. I love that story, and it's blatant propaganda for the Raj.

I had a the best run last night; I had to stop myself. I felt as if I were wading in luke-warm vegetable beef soup due to the humidity. But, the moon was good company with his cheshire grin. I need to plan some kind of cross-training. Does weight-training count?