Thank goodness it’s Friday! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m certainly glad the weekend is almost here.

For some reason, my days have felt off all week. I’ve spent much of the week thinking it was Friday already, only to be disappointed when I realized it wasn’t. I think Tuesday’s election and then being off work on Wednesday to get Botox for my migraines threw off my internal calendar. Whatever the reason, it’s made this week feel particularly strange, and I’ve been more than ready for Friday to arrive.

Otherwise, things have been fairly routine. I’ve been busy at work preparing for classes next week, and I’m looking forward to having a couple of days when I don’t have to worry about work. Of course, there’s always something that needs doing around the house, but whether I actually get around to doing any of it is another matter entirely.

I don’t have any big plans for the weekend, and that’s perfectly fine with me. Sometimes, the best weekends are the ones when you have absolutely nothing scheduled. A little relaxation, some time with Isabella, and perhaps a good book sound like a pretty good way to spend a couple of days.

First, though, I have to get through one more workday. At least this time, when I think it’s Friday, I’ll actually be right! Hopefully, it will be a quiet and uneventful day, and before I know it, I’ll be heading home to enjoy the weekend.

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, whatever your plans may be.

I knew there was something I was forgetting to do this morning, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Then it dawned on me: I hadn’t written a blog post for today. I suppose that tells you just how exciting things are around here at the moment.

Other than Tuesday’s election, there really hasn’t been much going on this week. Yesterday, I went for another round of Botox injections for my migraines, which is never exactly the highlight of my week, but it’s something I’ve grown accustomed to.

Today should be a fairly ordinary workday. I’ll be spending most of my time preparing for the classes I’ll be teaching next week. There’s always plenty to do when it comes to getting everything ready, so I expect that will keep me busy for most of the day. At least the workday should go by quickly.

Otherwise, there’s not much to report. It’s been one of those weeks when I’m simply going through the motions, getting things done, and looking forward to a little downtime. Sometimes, that’s just how life goes. Not every day can be exciting, and frankly, I’m perfectly fine with a little peace and quiet.

For now, I’m just hanging in there until the weekend. Thankfully, it’s already Thursday, so there’s not much longer to go.

Have a great day, everyone!

I really did not want to get out of bed this morning. If I didn’t have a meeting this morning and a class to prepare for tomorrow, I might have been tempted to call in sick and spend the day in bed.

I’m not entirely sure why I’m so tired. I went to bed early last night, and after getting up to feed Isabella this morning, I crawled right back into bed for a little more sleep. It’s not as if this week has been particularly exhausting or stressful. In fact, it’s been relatively quiet compared to the past few weeks. Nevertheless, I just can’t seem to shake this fatigue.

Hopefully, the coffee will work its magic soon, and I’ll find a little more energy and enthusiasm for the day ahead. Right now, though, I’d much rather be back under the covers. Some mornings are just like that, I suppose.

It’s Monday morning, and we’ve reached the last week of October. I’ll pretty much have the museum to myself today, except for a few meetings with professors and the classes I’ll be teaching. There’s plenty to keep me busy, but I can worry about all of that later. Right now, I’m going to enjoy my coffee, watch the news, and ease into the morning before getting ready for work. There’s no need to rush into Monday any faster than necessary.

Have a great day, everyone!

Have you ever woken up from a dream and thought, “Damn, that only happens in porn!”? I had one of those dreams last night, and while it was wild and deliciously indecent, I certainly seemed to be having a good time. I won’t go into the details because, quite frankly, they’re a little much for a public blog post. Let’s just say my subconscious apparently has quite the dirty little imagination.

At least I slept well, and I’m ready for the day. Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’m more than ready for the weekend. After having only a one-day weekend last week, I could really use two full days of rest and relaxation.

Tomorrow is going to be a football day. I have games I want to watch beginning at noon, another at 3:30 p.m., and the last one starting at 5 p.m. I think this might be the first Saturday this season when all three of my teams are playing at different times, though the afternoon games may overlap a little. Every other weekend, either one of my teams had a bye week or two of them were playing at the same time. It’ll be nice to watch all three without having to constantly switch back and forth between games.

With the weather getting colder here in Vermont, I’m also planning to make a pot of Zuppa Toscana. I might even try a new recipe I came across the other day for Spinach Artichoke Chicken. Since I’ll already be buying kale for the soup, I’m thinking of substituting kale for the spinach in the chicken recipe. I’ve always preferred kale to spinach anyway. I think it’s a texture thing.

That’s probably the same reason I prefer collard greens to turnip greens. When I make a pot of greens, I almost always use collards. My mother used to say that turnip greens were slimy, though I don’t think that’s quite the right word. Boiled okra is slimy. Turnip greens just cook down to a much softer texture, almost like spinach, whereas collards hold their texture a little better. I suppose I just prefer greens with a little more substance to them.

And somehow, I’ve gone from talking about a particularly indecent dream to discussing the texture of leafy green vegetables. That’s quite a transition, even for me!

Anyway, I think that’s enough rambling for one post. It’s shaping up to be an f-ing good weekend! Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend, everyone!

I realized this morning that I had almost forgotten to write a blog post for today. However, I do have a little bit of good news to share.

I’ve booked a five-night trip to Montreal for my birthday next month! I’ve been wanting to get back to Montreal for a while, and I decided that my birthday was as good an excuse as any.

I’m already looking forward to getting away for a few days, enjoying some good food, doing a little shopping, and hopefully having a wonderful birthday. I’m also hoping to find a nice winter coat while I’m there. I figure Canadians ought to know a thing or two about dressing for cold weather.

Sometimes, it’s nice just to have something to look forward to. I certainly do!

We’ve made it to the middle of the week, and I’ve been sitting here staring at my screen, trying to figure out what I want to write about this morning. Unfortunately, inspiration seems to have decided to sleep in today. I can’t say I blame it. I wish I could have done the same.

So, rather than ramble on about absolutely nothing, I’ll simply wish y’all a wonderful Wednesday. Have a great day!

It’s Monday again, and while I wish I were still in bed, I’m actually looking forward to the class I’ll be teaching today. I had a terrible migraine yesterday, and between the headache and the medication, I spent much of the day sleeping. I could certainly use another day of rest, but unfortunately, Monday has arrived whether I’m ready for it or not.

Today’s class will focus on art analysis. I often teach students how to analyze historical objects, but today we’ll be looking at a pair of paintings instead. I think the students have enjoyed these classes so far, and since the class is made up entirely of guys, I’m particularly interested to see how they react to today’s paintings. I have a feeling it will lead to some interesting discussions.

Last Thursday, during Alumni Weekend, one of the university’s alumni joined us for class as we practiced object analysis. I’ll admit that I don’t usually enjoy having someone other than the professor and students in the classroom, but in this case, his presence turned out to be quite useful. He explained to the students, most of whom will eventually commission as military officers, how they may be called upon to conduct scene investigations during their military careers. He pointed out that the skills they were practicing in class—carefully observing details, interpreting evidence, and drawing conclusions—were much the same skills they would need during those investigations.

I think that gave the students a new perspective on what we were doing. Sometimes, all it takes is someone showing students how a classroom exercise relates to their future careers to make the subject more interesting and relevant. I always enjoy those moments when students begin to see the practical value of what they’re learning.

And for the record, despite what some people might think, I’m not always negative about Mondays. I’m actually looking forward to teaching today. I just wish I’d had a little more time to rest beforehand. Since I worked on Saturday, I only had a one-day weekend, and that simply wasn’t enough. I need those two days to recharge, especially after a busy week.

Unfortunately, my schedule is packed for both this week and next, so taking a day off really isn’t an option. I suppose I’ll just have to keep going, enjoy the parts of my job that I love, and look forward to the next opportunity to get some much-needed rest.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday and a great week ahead!

I woke up with a headache this morning, so I’m going to sleep a little later than usual and hope it helps. I’ll post my Sunday devotional later this morning. Thanks for your patience, and I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!