My partner tested negative for COVID-19, so we can see each other this weekend! I'm so happy! I ran out and stuffed the fridge full of food (it's his turn to visit me). The weather is supposed to be awful, but some things are opening up from COVID restrictions before Christmas. We can go to... Continue Reading →
To nap or not to nap
I hate when I don't do anything in particular with my summer vacations from teaching, so I usually organize things. So I'm studying German again this summer, and my capacity in this language is getting better and better. The problem is that I never had that catch-up-sleep-as-much-as-you-want time that should begin any vacation worthy of... Continue Reading →
Lean On Me
Been watching the news, and the discussions of race in the US and elsewhere. At some point in Washington D.C., there was a performer singing "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. He stopped singing, and the crowd went along singing without him. I realized that I knew all the words and I could have joined... Continue Reading →
Irony
The irony of the Corona world we live in is that I've never been healthier, or personally happier. I'll add in the caveats right away; I'm scared for my family and the world, I'm sad that so many people are suffering and that so many have lost their jobs and/or their loved ones. It's entirely... Continue Reading →