Day 311 -- end of week/beginning of break

The end of a long week -- and thus begins the 4 day Fall study break. Much of the time will be spent grading to get the many papers and assignments completed. It is a needed time to recentre for everyone in preparation for the final push to the end of term. Today most people seemed almost giddy.

The weather brought more rain -- as in MORE rain. It poured overnight and rained most of the day. There were several episodes of torrential downpours. As I left the building this afternoon to get to the car, it was a fine steady rain. This changed quickly once I was about halfway to the car. I left a puddle on the car seat and my jeans were soaked through from the rain running off my rain coat. Wet denim is never a comfortable feeling <smile>.

The day ended with a lovely dinner out with friends to celebrate the birthday of one friend's mother. It was a delightful time together. I realized that I'd seen one of them for a few minutes at the photocopier this week and we generally cross paths more often. We all have been holed up madly working to get things done for deadlines -- just heads down and ploughing forward. Not the healthiest situation.

Today's song speaks to a type of ending. The relaxed style of the Canadian songwriter can bring a feeling of peace. Enjoy!

End of the Day -- Doug Paisley