Wednesday December 21st, 2022 8:48 pm.


So it was a pretty nice day. I finished my season as acting Super Sub at Coon Rapids Middle School. I met such nice people who care about kids and work together in our schools. I learned about the daily violence some of these children face each and every day. I came to respect the partnerships the staff all have and relationships with student. They are like 11 and 12 year olds. 

The day wrapped up with a staff chili cook off. It was holiday sweater day and all the Jews work Hanukkah. It was really fun. I subbed for science, the lessons were well planned and the students smart and engaging. I knew this was my last day and now our trip is mere days away. It will all wrap up quickly and ‘David and I will be on the train. I wish I could wear my giant sweater but I need to travel light. 

School was canceled for tomorrow and we all go to go home not just a few minutes at the end of the day but a day early (for me that means without pay). I stopped and got a pedicure , the artist working on my feed agreed at just how nice my feet actually are. I should probably pack some flip-flops for the pool on the ship. 

Oh, I hope I see whales. I think on the ship they should show the film, ‘Moby Dick’. I expect to see whales off of Antarctica as we navigate the Drake Passage. We should see lots of whales as they gather there for the summer and feast on the krill.we should see seals, penguins and other sea birds



Now I am home, little fire place on and watching HULU. My kitty, Bela is curled up , the snow is falling and so too is the temperature  outside.

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