Post Holiday Gathering at Parker to Pull Me Away from Grading. Can't Go Wrong with a Meal Cooked by Others. French Dip Sandwich

I got through some of the research proposals and have an agenda for another day of success. Also purchased a new Christmas tree, super discounted by about $500 dollars (with a coupon), got a hair cut, picked up 200 copies of a book to distribute to CT teachers, and walked a dog. A good day, I suppose, indeed...but I'm still feeling winded. My brain needs a sabbatical.

I also got a box of newly released European children's books that are exquisite, and am getting ready for a prolific MLK weekend in New Haven and Stratford. 

I even folded the last round of laundry (for now) and feel caught up with that. I should mention, too, that I replaced the coffee pot that went kaput, but I'm not sure why I paid so much for some plastic and heating coil, especially since I imagine it, too, will be short-lived. I am blaming that on the industry.

The temperatures have dropped, snow is possible, and I'm perfectly content with a weekend under blankets to grade. It will take some time to recuperate from the "down-time" I wasn't allowed, but so definitely needed. 

It is what it is, and today is Friday, so I'll take it for what it is. Sleep. The answer is sleep. As long as I get sleep.