I'm going blind

I just finished my 25th letter of recommendation and have seven left to do tomorrow. All of y'all are starting to bleed together into a giant amalgam of wonderfulness. I've run out of ways to say, "I love this kid and he/she is totally awesome" without saying it just like that.

The next time you're up all night working on a project or reading a book that I assigned you, just remember I have to do it, too. I'm right there with y'all right now. And I still have quizzes to grade, the Slaughterhouse test to write, and a bunch more stuff to do before school on Monday.

I know, boo hoo. But it's hard out here for a teacher.

Gobble

The turkey is in the oven. It smells good; it's just a matter of not overcooking it.

Dinner is tonight at Adrian's at 7:00 p.m. Hit him up for address or directions if necessary.

Hope to see lots of you there!

Extra credit opportunity

You have until Friday, Nov. 14th at 7:00 p.m. CST to respond to the following right here on the blog.

Below is an excerpt from a poem by Kurt Vonnegut. Leave a message that includes what you think Vonnegut is saying about humans, whether or not you agree with it, and reasons why or why not.

Go!
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When the last living thing
has died on account of us,
how poetical it would be
if Earth could say,
in a voice floating up
perhaps
from the floor
of the Grand Canyon,
It is done.
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Germy

Precious treasures,

I went to the doctor today, hoping to get an antibiotic that would get me better and let me come back to work right away. But I don't have strep throat, or any other bacterial problem. (Antibiotics only work on bacterial issues.)

Rather, there is a virus in my throat, which means two things: I'm very contagious (especially to kids, she said) and it has to run its course.

Bottom line, I don't have permission to come back to school until Thursday. I'm considering some ideas for how to keep you productively occupied and not wasting time while I'm gone. I apologize in advance for my absence and lack of exciting lessons. I promise to make it up for it in three ways: I won't get you sick, I'll prepare something cool for when I get back, and I'll work on letters of recommendation.

Feel free to text, Facebook, or email me. I hate being away and get restless.

The only bright spot in this is that Husband's on the way to the store for Ben & Jerry's.

Halloween pics

Please

Be good tomorrow. I think I have strep throat and will be headed to the doctor instead of school. So be nice and get your work done, and keep up with your reading. I hope to see you soon.

Scruples alert!

I just heard the word "scruples" on "My Name is Earl." Heeehehehe.

Don't forget your quiz tomorrow.

Incredible Pizza