My Cardboard Balcony

I made it through my first week of teaching at my new school site! Interesting to work with both seniors and freshmen. Got some fun and great students - we'll see what happens when we get down to true business. Next Tuesday will be awesome - my novel is officially released then! I'll have links when they are ready and appropriate. Anyway, I'm tired. Sleep beckons. Tomorrow, I'm going to be a pro at doing absolutely nothing significant. Have a great night and a great weekend, everyone!

Orientation by Belinda Roddie The first week was pretty successful. Now for the plunge.

"Did you hear about the riots?" "What? 'Riots?'" "Yeah, man. Where they break windows and stuff." I shook my head. "No riots that I've seen," I remarked. "I know a large protest is underway in the next city over, but I don't think it's turned violent." "You're dumb, bro. Protests always turn violent." I sighed at my brother. "And you always turn into a moron when you open your mouth. But maybe that's permanent now."