Something beautiful that has given me great joy lately is Nance's piece titled "Night Rides." I've gone back and reread it many times since she first published it. It's got that magical childhood nostalgia and evocative writing--transportive... transformative.
Also, Lisa kindly introduced me to Jeanie who blogs from my city. Jeanie has a brilliant smile and the kind of warm and intriguing personality that made me want to make up all the time I'd missed spending with her. So I invited her to a gathering at my place a few weeks ago. As I was about to introduce her to L, L exclaimed, "I know that smile!" Turns out Jeanie is famous! SO many people at that party knew Jeanie from her work on public television. I didn't know I'd befriended a celebrity!
2) Summer break: Not only is it break time. I've achieved peak break-time brain. I had to stop and figure out what day of the week it was. Perfect!
3) Family: Big A has a new nickname at work; the nurses are calling him Dr. Zamboni. Apparently, the E.R. is usually full when he gets in to work, but they love how good he is at getting people care/referrals/tests/discharges, so they're relieved when he's on the schedule because he clears things up. Sounds like a superhero to me.
4) New students: Nu signed up for classes this week, so it reminded me that students are signing up and I peeked at my new student rosters. And there are so many new-to-me students! Yay! (And also one student whom I've known since they were a toddler. We're going to their grad party tomorrow, actually. This goes against my self-imposed rule of no family or friends in my class. I'll work on dissuading them later this summer.)
5) Pic: From last October's trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. If you asked me, I would say I like water views and green, lush landscapes... but I constantly find myself thinking about these majestic, arid, red formations. Their dimensions make me feel so small and their endurance makes me feel so hopeful. I think I'm besotted with them. I went back and looked through old pictures.
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I like your rule of no friends or family in your class. Sometimes hard to enforce, I would think, but well worth a try. And I LOVE the name Dr. Zamboni, but especially why it came about. That says a lot about Big A! Thanks for the linking and for such very kind words. Your party was such a treat. As soon as I met L I realized I'd been getting mail from her for ages! That was a treat. (I'm always amazed when people recognize me -- I've not done television for more than 10 years and my hair is a lot different!)
I love that you and Jeanie are forming a friendship! She is an amazing person! And how cool that many recognized her from her years on public television!!
Love the nickname for Big A! What a superstar!!
Oooh I'd love to hear more about your no friends/ family in classes. Is it because of grading?
Five happy things indeed! Dr Zamboni, hahaha! Love it.
Nice.
What a lovely assortment of cheering things. I love Dr. Zamboni.
That moment keeps playing in my head and makes me smile every time!
I'm a big fan of L's as well! People know her from her work with the UN Association.
Thanks for the intro, Lisa :)! SO many cool things came from your visit!
Nicole! I thought you were on a trip!?!
A has a similar rule--I'm worried that I might be too strict in order to avoid being partial? IDK! It seems fraught!
Thank you!
Thanks, Steph! I love it/him too :)!
Thanks for the lovely mention, my friend. I can't wait to read what you write.
Love the name for your husband! He really is a superhero with a nickname like that.
And I'm so happy to hear that you have Summer Brain. That means real relaxation.
Aw, I hope you're feeling better now! I'm very happy your brain is too relaxed to remember what day it is : ) And... I'm also longing for rocks and mountains. I think it's because we have so much water and lush greenery here... I want something different.
I'm sorry that you are slipping into a funk and I hope this exercise helped! I love the Dr. Zamboni nickname - that's an amazing compliment from the nurses!
Right? I think I'm celebrating a bit--it's nice when workplace relationships are supportive.
Thank you, Nance.
I knew teacher friends would understand Summer brain :)!
Jenny, I remember you said Utah was on your list--I hope you get to visit soon so we can compare notes and gush over it!
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