Wednesday, August 27, 2014

First Day

Today was the first day of school in Berkeley, and now I know I'm retired! I didn't have to spend an extra week setting up my room without extra pay. I didn't have to fret over my new class list. I didn't have to GEAR UP at all!


Instead, I carded fleece, making several batts, watched "Damages", fiddled with my sauerkraut, and played banjo--in particular "Night Rider's Lament". I like both Jerry Jeff Walker's and Nanci Griffith's  version. Of course, I do wonder who Black Jim is...




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  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Ahhh---live it up Sarita! Galen and I saw Julia Beers heading towards MX on her bike last week to start setting up her classroom. Of course, I had no idea that they didn't pay you for that(!) I bet it would have been a bit awkward setting up when the kids showed up instead.

    Sounds like your retirement is treating you pretty well so far! ;-) Glad the move seems to have worked well too.

    cheers!

    Mark

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  2. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Yeah, it's amazing how much overtime teachers put in! But working to rule is real difficult. And, yes, retirement ROCKS! Thanks for your encouragement (and help) with our big move!

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