I think that our schools here in my town (Oregon) has closed again due to the rise in the Covid virus. Thank goodness it's not me helping youngsters with their studies. I am short of patience lately. Staying at home is wearing on me, and I am so looking forward to getting back to work as soon as the restrictions are lifted.
Always dread when September rolls around and the Kiddies return to their classes. I happen to live a block away from two schools. A middle school and a elementary school. It is near impossible to turn off or onto my street with all the cars waiting to drop off of pick up the students. Oh yeah...not to mention the 20 mi. an hour for a half mile or so. Very glad when June comes around. LOL
I have mixed emotions when I look at the picture. This year is the first time in 66 years that I have not answered the call of the school bell. Grade school, High School, College, and 49 years of teaching make me wonder what people do in September. I have lots of projects, volunteer opportunities, and travel adventures to discover, but, in all honesty, at this moment I am a bit anxious. Since I loved teaching so much, I know I will miss it, but the future glows brightly. At least I will have time to do more jigsaws!
I love summers too but this has been the worst summer ever here lot of wild fires going on and making the air real bad I am looking forward to fall to clean all this air up
mamag15
Aug 27, 2018
I did not have a summer this year. I am was busy with Summer term. And now Fall term has started. I cannot wait until Spring next year when I will be graduating. Then I can have a summer to enjoy, I hope.
KarenBuglet
Aug 30, 2018
Not a fan of summer - it's just too hot. We have a ways to go before it gets cooler. Our first cool snap usually comes in mid October. Until then it's 90's.
I'm back at school. Old building. No air conditioning. When I got in my car after work the temperature read 102 degrees! School should start after Labor Day.
Not any more! This used to be the end of our summer vacation. Thank God for retirement.
I used to be excited about the start of a new year when I was a student, but not when I taught. If you are a dedicated teacher it sucks everything out of you--albeit, it is very rewarding.
Wishing you all a rewarding day without having to have everything sucked out of you.
Got a giggle out of your comment. Yep...I love retirement too, except that now my job is volunteering at my city library. Happy doing it.
carolsapple
Aug 29, 2018
I'll never forget one teacher I was 10 and she asks What in gods name is your problem? I told you 3 times and you still don't get it - the assignment? I said NO I don't get it.
I used to be excited about the start of a new year when I was a student, but not when I taught. If you are a dedicated teacher it sucks everything out of you--albeit, it is very rewarding.
Wishing you all a rewarding day without having to have everything sucked out of you.