Its midweek and all is well. My feet might disagree with me. They hurt!! I've been on my feet a lot the past couple of days and I suspect I have bone spurs in one of my heels. Thats ok. I've been having a lot of fun.

My new job is going very well. I've spent most of the past few days in the hallways and in classrooms. I'm trying to be a very visible presence and the teachers tell me it is already making a difference in the kid's hallway behavior. I've enjoyed spending a lot of time in the classrooms. My boss wants me there, observing, finding out what is going on.

I had to go to the central office to get my new ID. When I stepped off the elevator I ran into a very high ranking district official. She was the main questioner during my interview and her questions were tough. I inwardly cringed slightly when I saw her, but it was very nice. She remembered exactly who I was, what school I was going to, and my background. She told me that she thought my attitudes, experience, and philosophy were an excellent fit with my new assignment, and that she was excited about it. We also talked about the doctoral program that I will hopefully be embarking on soon.

I am dating, but no details here my friends....for now anyway. But I am enjoying the time I've spent with...lets just call her "mystery woman." MW and I have known each other since..well, since I had hair covering my head.

I've been reading "American Theocracy" by Kevin Phillips. Its fascinating stuff for an ole poli-sci graduate like myself. It discusses the influence of fundamentalism and end-times prophecy on modern American politics.

Want to know about my new school? All of the typical things you'd read about in an urban, high-challenge school. Poverty, gang culture, drugs, low test scores, family breakdown, etc. In other words, my kind of place. In spite of all that these are children and precious children at that. They have the same need for acceptance that their counterparts at a ritzy private school do. These kids have potential and need help to deliver on their abilities. There are huge changes coming to my school and I'm excited to be part of that change. I'll write more on this later.

How good a time did Aubree have at W.W.E. wrestling? My brother told me to picture the sight of my little daughter screaming with thousands, "YOU SUCK" to the "bad" wrestler. She's still talking about it and wearing the t-shirt with her hero emblazoned across it.

Patrick participates in regional Special Olympics this Saturday. He's gearing up for the 50 meter dash and the softball throw. He has been looking forward to this all year and is VERY excited about the state meet next month. We practiced the 50 meter dash in the yard this evening. He looked pretty good! Special Olympics is a fantastic program and has been of great benefit to him.

I kept singing Eric Clapton's "Let It Grow" under my breath today. Wonderful lyrics. I thought I'd share:

I’m standin’ at the crossroads
Tryin’ to read the signs
To tell me which way I should
Go to find the answer
And all the time I know
Let your love and let it grow.

Let it grow, let it grow,
Let it blossom, let it flow.
In the sun and in the snow
Love is lovely, let it grow.

Lookin’ for a reason
To check out on my mind.
It’s so hard to find a
Friend that I can count on.
There’s nothin’ left to show,
Plant your love and let it grow.

Let it grow...

Time is gettin’ shorter
And there’s much for you to do,
Only ask’n you will get what you are needin’,
The rest is up to you.
Plant your love and let it grow.

Let it grow...

Its all about growing, isn't it?

So how is YOUR week going?
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