It comes to this

My brain is sort of refusing to work after the past few days I've had. Do I want to go on and on about how crappy testing is again? Not really. I was with 6th graders today. Character traits are extremely hard to understand for English language learners apparently. There were moments when kids would look up to me asking to explain and I just couldn't. When else in education will that happen? It made me sad, and stressed, and put me in a zone.



My good friend Kate and I ventured out into the slushy rain for a happy hour or two. It included a peach margarita and a good burrito, and then the world seemed a little clearer. As we walked home, Kate introduced me to this tiny nook of a place that's actually outside a comic book store.



They are serious about their garden. Thanks Kate for being another guest Photo-of-the-day-er! You're the best. My day is a bit happier.

I may have to take a short break for the weekend. I'll be out in Chicago, and the daily update will be decided upon by how much internet I can borrow from my friend Heather's neighbors! If I don't get to post, I'll be sure to play catch up on Monday. Thank GOODNESS for the three day weekend! Waaaaa who!! MLK Jr. was a great great man!