June 10, 2024

Busy Start

By Joe

Today is going to be a busy start to my week. I’m teaching a class first thing this morning. The class is supposed to last all morning. I was supposed to have a co-teacher for the class, but she tested positive for Covid over the weekend. Luckily, I have a contingency plan. If teaching has taught me nothing else, it has taught me to be flexible and adaptable.

After this morning’s class, I have to grab a quick lunch before I have to interview a job candidate. After that, I have at least three more job applications to look over. There are a few more things on today’s agenda, but needless to say, it will be a busy day.

Tomorrow, I will be working from home because I need to be at the museum on Friday when a former coworker will be coming by. At least it will probably a less hectic and less stressful day tomorrow while working from home.

About Joe

I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe
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4 responses to “Busy Start”

  • mtl2nyc
    June 10th, 2024 at 8:50 am

    Hi Joe,I have been following you for quite a while. As a former (retired) teacher I was wondering how many students you have in your classes. Are they high school level?

    I used to have horrible migraines especially when the seasons changed. They have diminished in intensity with the years.

    Love your photos of Isabella. We have a cat named Bella who is a tortoiseshell with quite a personality. She’s fun.

    Wishing you a great week!

    Jean

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    • Joe
      June 10th, 2024 at 8:53 am

      There are 8 students ranging from 6-12th grade. They haven’t arrived yet, but it’s been quite a morning. The environmental control in the museum are acting up, and it was 92 degrees in here, so I’m having to move the class to a classroom outside the museum.

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  • iameverywhere1
    June 11th, 2024 at 12:41 am

    I hope you are soon migraine-free. I understand they’re nasty.

    I recommend hiring the young man in the photo or send him my way. I’ll bet his qualifications are ample.

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