Day 4 - 52 -- Managing the Torrents

Working away on exams, quizzes and lectures today left me feeling a bit out of sorts. There is so much to cover and it would be best if it didn't confuse the listeners <smile>. Several topics can be interrelated and keeping them straight can become a challenge for students. It requires that instructors keep things clear -- a major task. The rest of the week will involve more prep work and several other projects that need to be completed in the next month. The latter requires a fair bit of focus and time, so completing this during Reading Week is paramount.

As I've been working through the files and piles, at times it has felt like it would all keep rising like floodwaters. Balancing on a narrow bridge over the torrents adds stress to the day. Interestingly while checking social media today, I discovered that a song that fits this metaphor has historical roots in this date. On Feb 21, 1970 this song hit #1 on the UK charts. The song remained on various charts for some time -- over 300 weeks -- that's almost 6 years! It was at #1 8 times for a total of 41 weeks. I've loved the melody and lyrics since I first heard it. The keyboard work is spectacular. Enjoy!

Bridge Over Troubled Water -- Simon and Garfunkel