11/30: late was okay

I accidentally set my alarm for 5:30 p.m. instead of 5:30 a.m., and Chris was so quiet when he got up that I just kept dozing until 7:00!  But it turned out alright:  I got ready for school more expeditiously than usual, and I had done enough prep last week and last night so I wasn't behind or rushed.  I didn't get ahead any, but I think that's okay, and my body is grateful for the extra sleep.

11/29: moomins out loud

I had a set of Moomin books when I was young, and my sister recently sent me a fresh copy of Moominvalley in November for my birthday.  Chris and I decided to read it aloud to one another, and we're having a good time.  It's (sometimes alternately, sometimes simultaneously) lyrical, philosophical, and hilarious.

11/28: thousands

...of geese overhead, shifting their formations then disappearing into the fog to the east.

11/27: colors from the car

It was a very rainy day, but we drove around a bit and enjoyed the autumn colors.

11/26: leisure reading indulged

One novel finished in the morning; another one started in the afternoon and finished in the night.

11/25: leisure reading resumed

My novel-reading this semester has all been done in the context of teaching prep.  Today I've been reading a novel unconnected to work, and it's been a pleasure to let myself fall into it.

And here are some twilight autumn reds from a walk to the dock:

11/24: cancelled

A faculty meeting scheduled for lunchtime was cancelled, so I took a walk with Chris instead.

11/23: meetings meetings meetings (and in between)

I had a lot of one-on-one meetings with students today who are working on their projects for two of my classes.  It was good to interact with them individually, and I wish I had more time so that our conversations could be more leisurely.

And during my short lunch break I talked with one of my colleagues who told me such interesting things about her extended family's history in the area.  Ditto the wish that I had more time for leisurely conversation, but I'm glad I learned from her what I did today!