… for the death of a student. This is one of the reasons I often wonder why I am in the business I am in. With each day comes a new challenge, a new problem, a new idea, and perhaps someday a new solution.
Ironically, the following is my horoscope for today:
It’s not easy dealing with emotional upheaval, but take strength in knowing that this phase is almost over. Stay calm and be aware of all your feelings and you’ll emerge from this with a hard-won but permanent serenity.
One of my favorite Frost poems puts the job of an educator in perspective:
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
P.S. I’m sad. That’s all.
Unfortunately as long as violence rules the streets, I doubt any of us will ahve any permanent serenity. Thinking of you…