No Snow days in Scotland

Apparently MN got dumped on today... I'm not sure I miss snow days, really. Lots of shovelling, still going into work to get caught up, etc. I like the idea, but not the work, that's it.

It's week 6 of the WIS program - I'm grading the students first papers. They were asked to connect 3 events in Scotland's history, to help them understand the historical context of Scottish culture. The papers look good for the most part. I'd do this assignment again. 37 papers down... 37 to go.

For all intents and purposes, I finished my U.S. Foreign Policy Essay. I need to proof it, not for the message, but for spelling, grammar and conventions. The bibliography is longer than some short books, so I have a lot of work to do on that as well. I feel good about it, which is the exact opposite of how I felt on the Sociology essay last term. I guess I'll wait an see if the inverse is true for the type of grade I think I deserve and the one I earn.

It's the last week of class - Week 10 already! With 1 essay done, I have 2 more to go, and then dissertation time. Wow - what the hell did I earn a degree again? I'm not even sure.

It's going to be hard to find time to do anything this week, however. Wicked cold. I'm hot, cold, achy, ornery and those are the positives. I should be healthy by next Sunday though, when Derek and Brad arrive.