t hearts Cindy!

I do have an orange pen. I try not to grade in red. My father used to call it "bleeding all over the students' papers" and I can't quite shake that image.

I sometimes grade in green or purple, too. I suppose that could be demon blood, but I figure the students are less likely to make that leap than the average Buffista.

{{Kristin}} Mornin'.

I admire Kristin's strength of character. I suspect my inability to hold in the snark is one of the things that makes me unfit to be a teacher.

I read an article that said that red is out for grading. Purple is the new red.

I'm home from J's. I didn't sleep as well as I normally do, but I also didn't sleep badly, so all is well. She did quite well under the circumstances and I'm very proud of her...and of course, I told her that this morning, to which she and I both cried.

I have a BIG doctor's appointment this afternoon. I'm actually a bit nervous about it, which is silly. But, still I am. Then, after that, I'm treating myself to a shopping trip to buy the fabric for my living room curtains that I'm going to sew next week. I'm very excited!

Beep! Coffee's ready! Yay! Coffee!

I really can't write "Hallmark", can I.

Bad teacher.

Hmm. I think I'll go with "sweet".

I really can't write "Hallmark", can I.

Only if you mean it in a positive way :)

Hi Kristin! Hugs and kisses to you, just 'cause.

Timelies.

"Hallmark" is making me giggle.

So. Tired. This being awake every single day thing is for the birds.

I'm sorry vw; I guess I'm being a bad teacher by mocking my students, though I swear I do it with love.

Hugs back!

Oh, I was totally teasing you, girl!

ION, Toto just realized that I was home and got up to come see me. He was so excited. He jumped up right next to me, and he's all cuddly and FULL of kisses.

Of course, I also have poptarts that he seems to want, and he probably needs to pee, so maybe it has nothing at all to do with me being home...