I've had a rough past couple of days. School has been stressing me out because the kids have become unruly zombies. I don't know how to motivate them even to simply think. I know it's a city thing - all of us who teach in cities feel this way. But it doesn't make it much easier.
I'm finding myself looking forward to the next couple weeks, months, year and not seeing a lot of breathing room. I'll find it soon enough.
Interestingly, nothing was made of the two-year anniversary of 9/11. I suspected someone would notice, but rather happily, it passed without fanfare.
I'm too tired to get philosophical.
Peace
John
