I'm a godmother! Christian Steven was born June 22, 2008, and I was blessed enough to witness the event. Congratulations, Kelly and Richard.

It's strange, but I'm saying good-bye to another classroom now, and I have no idea if I'll ever return to high school teaching: who knows what will happen at the end of three years? Here are post-its where I've collected my own beloved words along the rims of the computer monitor.

My program allows for funding for all, most of which is paid through TAships. I will be teaching Introduction to Creative Writing in the fall; a perfect ease into the school year.