H1N1

Our school has been hit hard by the artist formerly known as swine flu. We had 500 students absent one day (out of 1800) and rumors abound that they will cancel school. We have had half of the students in multiple classes absent, so it is difficult to teach when you don't know when the students will make it up, and you will have to reteach everything again to half the students. It is a new challenge for many of us at the high school. I am sick, but I don't feel queasy or feverish. I am weak though.

Fall has certainly arrived. I bought a light for my bike and now I am riding everywhere. I am loving it. I have ridden through the rain, wind, and falling leaves. Today is a beautiful fall day. I am going to relax and catch up on some grading before I watch the beavers play the Trojans.

School has begun

School started the first of September. I am teaching astronomy, earth systems, and physical science. I am loving it. I have some students for the third year (which is how long I have been teaching). I have my own classroom for the first time as well. I have volunteered to be an adviser and data specialist for a group in charge of positive behavior systems at the school. I am also an adviser for LINK crew which helps freshman bridge the gap between middle school and high school. I started ultimate frisbee club again for this year, and I tutor after school 2 days a week. I don't have time to grade papers, but I love what I do. I have been running since my foot has healed. I went to physical therapy for a few weeks and strengthened my foot, legs and abs along the way.
I have been riding my bike to school most days but I do ride my car when I can't carry all my supplies. Tonight I played frisbee, and then drove home. I went back for volleyball decided I should just run. It felt good. I may start running to school every once in a while.
I bought tickets to three Oregon State games. I watched them beat Portland State, Stanford and I have tickets for Halloween against UCLA. Marie and I are going to a ballet tomorrow. I have started playing bluegrass with a couple of friends (banjo, guitar, mandolin).
Life is busy, but I am living well.