Last Day and Leaving the Sock Game Behind. Just One More Presentation and Then a Cross-Country Trek, an Hour Drive, and Birthday Time

Started out the day walking with Yolanda and had to capture our fierce sock game. Then it was a marathon of presentations, conversations, contemplations, speculations, inhalations, and exhalations. Definitely was overstimulated today with all the thinking and talking, but sharing is what this entire endeavor is about. Dave Wooley and I get an extended talk this morning, but then I need to run to the airport to catch a flight back to CT and the east coast. Chitunga is already home for the week and I can't wait to see him.

It's always crazy doing these conferences, and realizing you spend the entire time indoors (this is why I'm glad Dave got the Ranger/Avalanche tickets). At least I have that to look back upon. Also wonderful to unite with friends, to learn new things, and to meet teachers from across the country.

I suppose it will be sad to leave the breakfast, lunch, dinner routine of not having to cook, but I actually look forward to simpler, less expensive dining. 

It is unlikely I'll be back in my home until midnight tonight, but we can hope for smooth travel so I return a little sooner. I'm definitely exhausted from this trip and I look forward to a much slower pace when I return. Always a pleasure to be at NCTE, but even more fun to go home to the world I love.

Happy Sunday. Get a good day of rest.