middle of the week

and still busy and tired.  Long work days. Kids are getting "testy".  One of my special students lashed out yesterday and the first time in the history of teaching high school I had to call for help. He was lashing out at the big band director as well so I knew it was time to call reinforcements. Who knows what became of him--he came back the next day and was ready to go again.  I am very very very busy with this one student.  Yes, it gets tiring.

One of my Humanities students asked me to come early to school (I arrive by 7:10am as it is) to hear his marimba piece for chair auditions.  I went in and heard him today.  I was very touched that he would ask for my opinion.  Gosh!  I did my best, found him the source of his piece--so he could listen to some interpretations online (Clementi Sonatina No. 36  Andante Mvt)    

I sight read two hard pieces today for piano students ("Why God") from Miss Saigon and one Beethoven Sonata movement.  3 of our Humanities alum came back to join us for lecture this morning.  So wonderful to see them and hear their stories.  They are totally bored at Eastern--said they are not challenged at all, even though all three are in the Honors College there. 

Emily is coming home on Thanksgiving night.  Dad was waiting to hear about Emily coming, so we didn't make reservations--so he ordered a dinner from Krogers (hmm) to pick up and store until Emily gets in.  I do believe I"ll be heading back home before she lands.  I'll leave the dinner for Dad and Emily for later that night.  I told Dad I could bring in some pot pies for Thanksgiving day while he waits for Emily. I have to drive in to pick up the dinner for him.  No sense him doing that (heavy). And I didn't want him to spend the day alone.

I'll drive back in over the weekend and spend some time with Emily and Dad.  Dad does not want to leave his house now, doesn't want to go to CA for Christmas.  Maybe Emily will have better luck talking to him about it.  He loves going to Emily's. 

Talked with my friend, Lyn tonight. It is her birthday.  She sounded pretty good.  Lyn has been a good friend forever.

Ah, grading awaits.

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