Also ran into Karen Perra on our walk. She was out garage sale shopping and honked me off the road. I told her it would have been nice if she had her nudist neighbors in the car, because I hear they're all the rage in Central New York...who doesn't want menopausal naked people living next door?
The real heat is supposed to arrive today, with all its misery and funk. Yesterday wasn't so bad; although it was hot, it was tolerable with low humidity. That changes for the next few days.
I'm trying to maintain my focus off the insanity of the nation and world, but it creeps in at all angles.
Meanwhile, the world lost Kylene Beers yesterday and her ongoing battle with cancer. She was in recovery so we were all surprised by this news. I don't know I can name too many who have done as much for students and their reading, literacy, teacher professional development and advocacy, and believing in the power of education. My timelines blew up with the news, and it hit hard...I will process it in my own time, as her books remain central to many of my classes.
Ah, but she modeled the best life. Believe in what you believe in, don't lose the focus, and go at it with all the power you have. It's a stomach punch, indeed, for many of us who cherished her insight and wisdom.
Okay, Sunday. Let's go at it.
