What if the wake up call you thought you needed had been ringing for so long it had become white…

Sussing
If you close your eyes it almost feels like a pre-pandemic normal school day. Pandemic adjustments are being normalized- the smaller class sizes, the spacing of the tables in the classroom, the limited mobility/proximity to students, faculty, and other humans. The accessories next to your computer now include hand sanitizer and a mask. There is almost energy enough to consider going ‘above and beyond’- nope, it was a flicker-

Capturing
When I was growing up there was a commercial for the US Army that had a tagline “We do more…

Normalizing
12 days in. 12 days of hybrid teaching and learning under my belt so far. I’m still trying to write…

Friday as the fourth day- as it should be
I am a strong believer in the 4-day work week and the three day weekend. I think shifting our society…
Wednesday as the Second Day
I didn’t write yesterday and maybe that is why I was so tired last night- no outlet so I carried…

Today I’m venting, nothing more
Today is a national holiday. My school does not observe this holiday, I don’t know why. We are still in…

Hybrid teaching and learning, Day Five
I should start by telling you I’ve started a new anxiety medication. Yesterday was the first day and I’ve already…

Logistics, procedures and accommodations
The alarm goes off for the first time at 6:14am. I’ve been waiting for this moment. Tossing and turning throughout…

I’m still afraid and it is not charming
It has been helpful to do this each morning. I wish I had the discipline to get to bed timely…