Thanks, Cant and Sabby..
The principal did preface her statements by saying, "I know I take a lot of time off to go see my grandchildren." Which she does! often taking long weekends to be away. I have never done that, though I would sure love to go visit the twins in Louisville.
I think I present a demeanor of being too much of a wimp! That is why she felt she could bully me in this matter.
I'm 58, and would sure like to retire before I'm going into work on a walker, but I started in this teaching late, and only have around 22 years in. I am hoping to add to my eventual retirement income by supplementing it with art sales. So, yes, to me, this is important.
Thanks for the feedback!
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Patty