Good Morning!

Oh, my gosh, could this be a more beautiful day? It's cool and clear and filled with the gorgeous golds and browns of autumn. I love fall; it's my favorite time of year. I love Halloween; it's my favorite holiday. Why Halloween? Think about it: no family get-togethers like most, no reminders that I'm still single like Valentine's, no bruises from getting pinched like St. Pat's. And top that off with CANDY, lots and lots of candy! Also, I love to be scared with movies and the haunted houses (although most are really cheesy any more because of insurance nightmares).

I just made a huge plate of biscuits and gravy, I have a steaming cup of coffee, and the view from my house is amazing; what more could I ask for?

I'm going to brag for a minute... I got a letter from a student yesterday. Let me preface this with some background on her: she is not eligible for special ed services because they label her a "slow learner" (I don't understand either), her mother was abused for many years until she took her kids and left last year. They recently moved out of the shelter and into an apartment. This is a very reserved, quiet girl who smiles a lot. Her letter said in part, "You are very special to me. It is god to have a teacher who cares about you and wants to help you. I never like science before, but i no now that it can be fun. You are the best science teacher i ever have. I never rite to a teacher before but i want you to no that you are very special to me". Let me say, I cried like a fountain! I've never gotten anything like that, and it meant so much to me. One of my main goals was to help my students learn to like science, and maybe I am making some progress in that area.