I have not felt like writing much, but a few things should be announced:

-My brother has accepted a job at a video game company in Quincy. He has been looking for a long time, and LOVES this place. They seem to adore him. When he called to accept, she said "There'll be a cheer when I tell the team." What could be better? I'm very happy for him.

-My mom has been in Poland and Lithuania for the past week and a half, and is returning tonight. Tomorrow there will be much rejoicing.

-I have a new gerbil, as of the past two weeks. Her name is The Small. She is about 1/3 the size of Sonic.

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Last weekend, The Small got sick suddenly. She was having diarrhea (Wet Tail), and the internet told us that most gerbils won't make it 24 hours. We were very worried, but got her some medicine from the pet store. It was a struggle to get her to consume it because gerbils don't drink much water. We ended up soaking some of her food in it. Miraculously, she recovered in a few days. I still can't believe it.

-College Gate is going well. I'm at the end of the second week, so just one more to go. I finally feel pretty good about it all. I feel like I've learned some of the tricks to teaching, and I've got things under control. This is my fourth year, and the first that I've felt this way. I've learned and improved, and it's very good to see that working.
I have a new friend there named Andrew. He's a high school nerd, and he is fun.
For the last day, I thought of a brilliant idea for when the parents come in for open house. I will set up my kids' work like an art show, with name cards and all. The kids themselves can create human sculptures, and be part of the exhibit! It will be fun. The kids liked the idea of the show, but I didn't tell them the human sculpture part yet.

Generally, things are well. I had a great time at the Cape last weekend, but it was too short. I hoped to go this weekend and bring Paul along, but it turns out that Jen has plans Saturday night. I very much hope we can go again this summer, though.
Love to all.