Back to the Salt Mine

Lately I've been so relaxed -- so enjoying life.

Of course, family life is not without disputes, and I've been irritable at times, too.

But now: reality is sinking in. It is time for me to go back to work. Soon I will be slogging away at 11 or 12 hour days. I wish I didn't have to work; or, do I really wish that? Actually, I like being a teacher. Class is usually fun and it gives me something to think about. I'm thankful that I'm not a manual laborer -- digging salt out of the earth, in perpetual repetition.

But for now: it's back to the salt mine!