Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Crazy day at the high school library today. The computer network was down. We could still check books in and out with a handheld scanner, but students had to have their ID card for scanning--no way to just enter their ID numbers. One class showed up without a teacher (a sub showed up about half an hour later). The librarian was teaching a class in another part of the school, so I was the only grownup. I couldn't believe I had to tell a group of boys that they couldn't watch ESPN three times! Every time I turned the television of, they turned it on! I had to be the mean mom. I don't like that part of my job. I've been reading The Faith Club (about three women--one Jewish, one Muslim, one Christian--who talk about their respective religions over the course of several years seeking understanding and common ground). One of my book clubs discussed it tonight. We had such a great time, and I came away feeling so blessed to have strong, intelligent, spiritual friends.