In addition to all the disappearing people, there are numerous words and terms disappearing from the public sphere--I continue to use them as loudly as needed; I refuse to be silent.
Tom Morello's Fuck Ice Playlist is terrific for getting fired up. (It's heavy with Rage Against the Machine, but that is to be expected, I suppose.)
In the meantime, it's the first week of classes! I'm ready. Welcome emails have been sent, my Canvas sites are published, the syllabuses are loaded up, ditto class outlines and first-day activities and diagnostics. I'm ready, but even after 30 years of teaching, still with that sweet and heady mix of excitement laced with anxiety. Let's gooooooo!!
Pic: We've had thunderstorms and there's a bunch of stuff in the the Red Cedar. From a long walk with Big A to get ready for the Fall term. The app promised a cloudy afternoon, but we were caught in a thundershower.
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They are planning to move into Chicago next. No big city is safe from them.
I hope despite everything, you have a good first week.
And it's all happening in apparent silence and acquiescence from our representatives in Congress. Neros, all of them.
You have such a rewarding and rejuvenating place to walk. I know you appreciate it. Have a terrific Week 1.
Good Luck.
Phil and I went for walk last night, too! We walked to the bridge where the boys usually race leaves and throw rocks. It was different to do it without them, but still very nice. We've had gorgeous fall-like weather. But dare I say it's a bit too cool for August? I did not pack enough long-sleeve shirts and pants for the boys - I sent 2 sets and that was not enough!
There is a lot to be frustrated about right now. I feel a bit hopeless about things to be honest...
I had a nightmare the other day that ICE agents took me. I mean, I’m almost 60, Caucasian, US born and raised to US born and raised parents and grandparents and so on, so the chances of that happening to me are so low. But it’s happening here, as so many other places, and so it’s in my head.
Gaza. So infuriating. SO PREVENTABLE.
Both situations are based in intimidation and trying to overwhelm people with fear and cruelty. And they absolutely do not give a shit how many children suffer.
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