Over the weekend, we played a lot of video games as a family.  I also did all my homework (yeah!) so I’m caught up.  I also concluded my Advent Conspiracy class at church.  We may do this class every year, as it focuses us all on what’s important during this Christmas Season: loving God and loving our fellow man (especially those in need).  The big news over the weekend is that we will have a new pastor!  We’ve been searching for three years, so we’re all really happy.

Today, I subbed for a teacher in one of the academy programs at the high school.  The class was called “business,” but really, it was all about computers.  Since the teacher called in late and was actually sick, there was no lesson plan.  No problem!  I figured that since I’ve spent 30 years as a businessman in the semiconductor industry, I’d have plenty to talk about.  I also had a powerpoint presentation in my pocket about my college life, the jobs I’ve had, and how it all culminated in the high paying tech job I wound up in.  The presentation lasted most of the class period.  After four classes, my voice was almost gone, but you know what – I had a great time in these classes!  The students were excellent and inquisitive and courteous – all the things I look for… and the reason why I want to teach at the college level.  Well, now I can add “academy” to my list of desirable positions.  The academy, apparently, has the best teachers and the best students.  After today, I believe it.

Alas, by the end of the day, I was also feeling the effects of an oncoming cold.  Looks like I’m going to be sick.  I’d better stay home tomorrow.