Turned 48 today. Hit a milestone middle. Been a teacher as long as I haven’t been a teacher. 24 years in. 24 years out. And as I stand here, in the middle, I feel as old as I do young. I know so much more, but as I’ve come to know more, I have come to know so much less. Not sure where I would have expected to be at this point if someone had asked me all those years ago. Of course, I have changed and grown a great deal since those first days and years. In the fall of ’96, I was but a wide-eyed boy with the youthful courage of confidence, sure I could succeed so I wouldn’t fail. But here at time’s turn, I am now less certain of such things, wary with wisdom, an older boy who now believes he has to fail if he wants to succeed. Time turns. One learns. Grateful I have more time.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will experience…

…connecting through Smiles and Frowns.

…wrapping up our viewing of The Book Thief.

…reflecting in our Journey Journals.

…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Happy Friday, all. Have a wonderful weekend.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.