Joy is spending a day on the Upper West Side, shmying and shopping and wandering and not being (totally) freaked out that there are 700 things I should be doing instead.

Sure, there are 700 things, but the whole reason that I decided that I couldn’t travel for more than a few days this break was so that I could have days like today where I could just enjoy New York City. And hey, my wardrobe needed this upgrade anyway!

To all the teachers and students who come across this blog — enjoy Winter Break, and may any and all of the holidays you celebrate be wonderful and joyous.

(and all those non-teachers and students too! — Sorry Tim!)

… is that the alumni come home from college. This afternoon, old advisees, basketball players, Ultimate players, an alumni parent and just students came out and saw us beat Bread and Roses 60-30, and after the game I got to check in with the kids who were a huge part of my life for four years. It’s wonderful to see them healthy and happy and enjoying their lives, and it’s a wonderful reminder of how rewarding and powerful this career is.

Thanks for stopping by, gang… and come by anytime. It’s great to see you all!