Friday evening

I just got introduced as a "schoolteacher." I find that fascinating. Yes, I am, but I am so far from the stereotypical "schoolteacher," that it makes my head spin. I see myself as Jack Torrance "Heeeeeer;s Johhnny" kind of teacher. ;)

Which is bigger a buttload or a metric buttload?

A buttload or an assload?

Found in a package store in Waltham, Mass. The Glenlivet 41 -- $899.99. The tax alone equals a decent bottle of Scotch. I think to get it, you would have to sell 10 share at $95 per.

It's kind of cool, and it will surprise evilnicola, I have been getting numerous compliments about how I am dressing at school. (Usually Oxford button-down, Dockers -- often khaki -- and a complementary tie). Yes, Niki. "I can dress myself."

Fourteen days in -- 167 to go -- and I really feel as though I am connecting with some of my kids. Wrote my first letter of recommendation yesterday. I have another dozen to do.

So, another compliment. We're talking about outreach for the Homeless grant (but we're not gonna use the word "homeless"). I suggested that the other coordinatior be the face of the program and go on the morning news rather than me. (My name's on there all the time for volunteer stuff). The director of the program, a department head at the school, said, "But Bill, everyone know *you*. They will come to you."

Soeaking a compliments, a new reader said this to me in an e-mail: "We're allies on many of the subjects and issues you advocate for. You have a
strong voice. You exhibit a wide range of emotions."

I live for compliments.

(Yes, I know the difference between complement and compliment, and I know when to hyphenate anal retentive and when not to).