Back in Bennington

So here I am, tired, plane sick, sporting a charming array of post viral symptoms and scars following a nasty holiday cold. Left the family at 7am and arrived here at 5pm. Completely different feeling to before -- no surprises, just the sense that there is work to be done. Wow -- not what I expected at all, but a good feeling still of seriousness necessary to what's ahead. Halfway through the program and a book to finish. Some problems covering child care arrangements on the homefront, but mostly the kids just want to know if I'm bringing home the maple sugar candy they have come to expect! I am ready.