I taught for two decades, @June08. The beginning of the school year was always a stressful time with book inventories, setting up your grading system, writing new lesson plans, in-services, etc. You go from zero to 100mph in just a few days! The summer breaks are great, but beginning again is always very stressful!

Damn! I went to the Keb' Mo' concert last night. I haven't felt such joy in a long time! His music just washed over me. I've been to many concerts in the past, but nothing can compare to the happiness I felt last night! It was a long time coming, but I'm still feeling the contact high from last evening! Today I drive the 200 miles round trip to and from Detroit to see the Tigers' game against Tampa Bay. I was in a real rut for quite some time...I'm hoping this is the end of very long and stressful period. My sleep is still messed up, though. Last night was another night when I got only three hours of sleep.

If anyone is in a rut, listen to a few Keb' Mo' songs on YouTube. I know musical tastes vary, but try to feel the joy in his music! It feels so wonderful!