Schoolmares! Teachers are Nervous Too!
Last night I had my first "Schoolmare" of the season. Usually in late August before the start of school I begin having night mares about school, hence my term " schoolmare ". Last night the dream was about going into my school to prepare my classroom. When I arrived in my room there was a mess everywhere. My desk was piled high with dust. After leaving my room I met my principal near his office. He shook hands with me and wouldn't let go until I sat down. When I sat down he started telling me the 'new' rules , and how we couldn't possibly participate in the National Geographic Geography Bee because there could be no time spent on anything other than book learning. I of course flew out of the room upset and bumped into one of the bright, young, cheerful teachers with whom I work. She was wearing this cute little tie die sundress with a skinny yellow belt and was trying to console me. I awoke with a start and realized three things: 1. The brig...