Hello All --

I was hoping to be able to teach 3 courses this fall, but only two are available. 3 courses would cover my most basic expenses, if I am very, very careful and absolutely nothing in life goes "wrong." I was a little half-hearted about 3, bec. there was going to be a five-hour break and a 12-hr day on campus, plus a 2 hr rt trip commute. So to that extent, not getting the evening course is a relief.

I also could have taught the third course on different days (the schedule in MW, or TTh) but then I would have to commute 4x/week instead of 2x. It cost me $28 to fill the gas tank today, and I have to do that about 2x/week.

I am rather disappointed and, of course, concerned.