Hail Class of 2010

Rachel and her class as well as Moss Point High School had their graduation on Friday night. We hosted Brian's parents, Kathy and Bob, and sister, Leigh Anne, who arrived Thursday and had a lovely time. Today, Brian's partner Mike Mayerchak had his graduation party. After 24 years of service, he will be moving to North Carolina and entering private practive. Brian made a lovely toast and Mike's boss and students' treated him to some thoughtful gifts from his alma mater, U of Kentucky.  Tomorrow, I'm watching the Blackhawk's play in Game 4 vs. San Jose on NBC and Monday is a half-day and the last regular day of school for the students. My last day on the job is Wednesday. On Thursday, we fly up to Alaska for our former neighbor's wedding, in which I will be standing- a total honor. I will be sure to shave legs and arm pits. Memoirs of my first semester of teaching on the way.

In other news, Angie's dad was having a kidney stone the night of Rachel's graduation. I felt so bad. Rachel's grandpa is such a sweetheart. But STUBBORN. He wasn't going home. He went to the hospital later, but he suffered through the evening against everyone's wishes. Now, that's a dedicated grandpa right there!

I love Kathy and Bob, my in-laws. Kathy was ahead of her time, going to college in the 50s, she had the first Black American roommate at her college. Her first job was teaching business classes at a high school in Florida, and then she taught business classes to women in prison. She made $3,000/month, $500 less than Bob who was working for the government at the time. Sadly, it seems like teacher salaries were worth more then than today.

It was the best of times. It was the stressed of times. Rachel has less than a week of school, I have less than 2 weeks of work, & oil is gushing into the Gulf.