It's been a while. I returned to "work" today as an educational consultant. It sounds fancy, but it was a small job for an old friend at St. Catherine's College. It was the old "expert" role: I was 50 miles from home [although, I did not carry a brief case]. They were going through accreditation for the first time and I. in a prior life, worked for the state and was a visiting examiner for 12 other colleges and universities. So I gave them some ideas about what to expect in twp weeks. \It was raining or misting all the way down and back, bur I enjoyed the drive. Driving becomes almost automatic, and your mind can engage in other activities. I thought about my summers in Bardstown, at my aunt Margaret's; I thought about Brenda, her school, and how her life has changed. It was nice.
The stock market hit 10,000 + today and people are starting to talk like the light can be seen at the end of the tunnel; I hope they are right. It is interesting that the President won the Nobel Piece oops, peace. prize for what he says he will do. I've seen nothing but words and spending. Unemployment is higher, debt is greater, and he still keeps talking. I still hope what he promises comes true without destroying the nation or selling the next generation to China.
I recently got in contact with some old friends from PRP; long distance art teacher; a local English teacher; and an old friend who worked for the board. Funny how old friends are just that; catch up with events and, 5 minutes into the conversation, and they are just like they were years ago.
But, what the hay, I'm just an old man getting older who worries. I hit 66 in three days; am the participant in a government-run, single payer health system; and I'm on the government dole. Life is good.