Thanks to the many, many of you who wished me a happy birthday today! It was really appreciated, and was heartwarming to get on and see a new good wish every time I checked in.

Tonight, tylure took the family and me out to dinner; we had fast-food Chinese and then pie. I am full. Mmmm ( Read more... )

Had a doctor's appointment today, so I missed my National Board meeting (can't say as I'm crushed by that). Instead of rushing over for the last half of the meeting, kirbyfest let me crash at her house. This meant I got to have a short walk (with WonderDog) and get lots of grading done ( Read more... )

This is the second year one of the profs at the university across the street (with whom our school has a partnership) has asked me to speak to her English Teaching Methods class about teaching Shakespeare. Last year went pretty well; I enjoyed it and I got nice mail from several of the students thanking me ( Read more... )