Recorded the First Episode of THE WRITE TIME in 2026 Last Night and Feel Some Hope Because of the Beautiful People I Adore

Torrey Maldonado is debuting his first children's book on January 20th and CWP-Fairfield will be with him for the love-fest. Last night, on the show, we reunited Tanya Baker, Tracey Flores, and the author in anticipation of the publication and to bring possibilities to our network. Just Right is just in time, because we need 'just right' moments to remind us about human kindness, mentoring, parenting, and doing good for the young people in our care.

The grading continues. Karal continues to get a walk in. The challenges of the job continue. My sinus cavities continue, as well as the exhaustion. It is what it is.

Yesterday was also Maureen Polacci's birthday and it is always a day that brings a reminder of love, family, faith, and hope my way. I reached out to Laura, her daughter, and simply shared the fact that I can only smile at the genuine greatness of her mother. She passed, age 50...a runner, a fighter, a nurse, a Class of 1990 Northstar, a dear friend, and a total joy to know. One of my angels. One of my many rays of light. 

I am holding onto Maureen and last night's recording to get through the next week as I imagine it will be brutal...the opening usually is when other faculty start to return to campus and get back to their groove and the emails. There's all the planning, too. 

I'm tired of meatballs...but I'm happy they were made and are easy to heat up. Compliments came from Pam who is a meatball snob, who approved of this batch. I got a thumbs up and that made my day, because next to my mom's recipe, I've always enjoyed those made by Pam. I'll take the win.

Okay, Friday...bring on the grading weekend-fest. Alas. We're getting there.

Keep the fight going. Our young people need nothing but the best from us.