Off the Radar

I have neglected the blog for a while because I'm swamped with work. Now our phone isn't working, so I've been out of touch with people for a few days. Rest assured, things are fine and I am not intentionally ignoring anyone. I still have a bunch of work to do tonight, so let me give you a quick synopsis of what's going on here:

• Work is hectic. It's a busy time in the semester and I'm slightly overwhelmed.
• I had a great teaching moment today. There are times when you really connect with students and it reminds you that teaching is a calling and not merely a job.
• Eddie is still in Michigan, awaiting the birth of his great-niece (like that doesn't make us sound old).
• I cut off most of my hair today. It's not radically short, but much shorter than it has been in ages ... and I think I like it.