You Know It Was a Friday When You Arrive Home and See Possible Crazy-Snow for Monday and You're Like, "Yes! Yes!"

It is true. If snow comes Sunday night and schools close Monday, I get a break. I'm scheduled for PD and teaching on Monday, after a week with no breaks, only to follow another with less breaks. I'm here for the Weather Channel, and although I'm sorry for the prep-work I've done and the readiness I already have, a cancellation will keep me from traffic drama, overcommitment, and a little more time to catch up on the exhaustion.

Yesterday, the 2026 MLK Youth Leadership Academy was an amazing success. I don't know how Dr. Rony Delva finds the greatest middle school students in Connecticut, but each year gets better. Kids with integrity, focus, self-esteem, awareness, a sense of humor, a commitment to community, and tremendous responsibility. These kids come to write and to lead. It's such a joy. 

It's always wonderful to have so many key players at the University there to support the incredible work. We used Victory Stand: Raising a Fist for Justice, a graphic novel by Derrick Barnes about 1968 Olympian Tommie Smith. It was the perfect fit for an incredible workshop.

I wish I could say I slept well Thursday night, but all the anxiety monsters greeted me as I closed my eyes an I barely slept an hour. Still, I made it through the workshop with the usually energy and enthusiasm I have for kids. 

A million and one finger snaps for the Women's 2025 Women's Volleyball MAAC champions who helped spotlight the important of MLK and his ongoing commitment to social justice and equity. They made the day extra special

I need Saturday and Sunday for down time...rejuvenation...and sleep. Wish me luck. All in all, yesterday was absolutely incredible.