Another Day on This Spinning Ball

The first weekend after the first week after a break is a Godsend. For teachers the week after a break is a mixed blessing. The students don't want to be back in school, but they have missed their friends and want to talk to everyone about how boring it was to be on break and complain to teachers about how it is such a terrible trial to be back in school. It becomes a struggle to reestablish all the routines that took you the first 9 weeks to install and instill. Back to page 2 again.

Today was the last day of our fall league baseball in Kingsburg. Wils and I rode to the game with Uncle Dan and cousin Elijah. It has been nice to see Eli play and to have him in class. Wilson has been working on a few pitches and this league has been good for him to give him a chance to work. It also is a mixed blessing as he has soccer, basketball and baseball to juggle and to choose from for his Saturday physical activities.

Annie had to hold up the Garver name on the soccer pitch today without Wilson and did admirably with a win. Then she was off to work at the high school soccer team fund raising dinner. Then off to the movies with soccer friends.

Brad is home for the weekend and ensconced at the computer or a TV. Modern technology must be nice for a college student to lounge and study by. The TV in my college house received 1 station in normal viewing mode and one with a built in snow storm. Nevertheless, it is good to see Brad.

Sam called last night. This is is last weekend before he begins RIP. He's resting and awaiting the challenges and mind games. He said they have already lost 11 guys and they haven't started. One guy was chewing tobacco. Gone. Another wasn't wearing socks. Gone. One guy forgot his allergy dog tag. Gone. They were told to close their eyes and not look around, and were asked if anyone wanted to quit. Three guys raised their hands. Gone. One guy late less than a minute for roll call. Gone. Sam said the fun has begun. He also said his chances are better to get stationed in WA at Ft. Lewis. Rumors are this class is scheduled to rotate there. He may not be home for Thanksgiving because of how things are falling out, but will be for Christmas for sure.

Maureen and I, mostly her, are planting the winter gardens. Also tidying up the yard and moving a few things around for better use. Just need to get rid of stuff, but most of us do.

Just another day spinning.