(the inner monologue) The first day ... “Only two classes today - not so bad. I think this will be painless. First up, fourth grade. They should be here at 9:30. I think I’ll practice a bit.” [plays some piano] “Hmm ... it’s 9:40 ... I wonder where they are. No one in the halls.... Continue Reading →

It's the night before the first day of school. Eve of the inevitable - summer does end and school will begin again. For those already on campus, it's a strange day. Teachers run to and fro, excited and nervous, hurrying to get everything ready. "Will I be ready? Will the lesson go as planned? Will... Continue Reading →