The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor

............................................ ............................................ A blog devoted to the ramblings of a small town, middle aged college professor as he experiences life and all its strange variances.

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Trying to Find Calming Waters


 

Things are still difficult, and I am still feeling considerably on edge much of the time, but I am back to continuing to seek more "calming waters" and to try to manage all this stress with hopes that it will eventually dissipate and I can feel back to "normal" ..... hoping this is not some sort of NEW normal.

I ran outside today, and that was helpful.  It was extremely sunny (rare here), and I was a bit concerned it might have been hard for my eyes, but I wore a pair of prescription sunglasses and tried to not run directly into the sun, so it went ok.  

I believe I have my new class that starts next week, up-to-snuff electronically.  There probably are a whole helluva lot of date typos, so that may be a hassle, but in the greetings e-mail I sent out to students I informed them that during the first week or so of class they may get updated versions of things if I find errors.  So, my bases are covered, even though I have to find the time to look through things again with a fine-toothed comb.  

In this week off between classes, I should (fingers crossed) be able to go to the Retiree's Cigar Group at the appropriate time and see everyone.  That should be very nice.... I hope.  I will probably get some ribbing from some for being away, but hopefully I will be able to just take it in stride.   And, perhaps it will JUST be fun and enjoyable. Who knows?

Unfortunately, this is about all the time I have to write, as I am still knee deep in the process of building presentations for the presenting students.  I hope perhaps to get it done today (again, fingers crossed) so I can let that stressor go as well.  

PipeTobacco 

2 Comments:

Blogger Margaret said...

I'm sure your cigar group will be delighted to see you! Making the choice to carry on and move forward is the way to get through the hard times.

Wednesday, 07 May, 2025  
Blogger Anvilcloud said...

You do seem to be organized and on top of things although it has been a struggle to get there. So hopefully, life will smooth out for you in the coming weeks.

Wednesday, 07 May, 2025  

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