#sol19 March 1 After All These Years

I'm excited

First day of school-like jitters.

I'm apprehensive
Write for 31 days?

Not sure I can do this challenge,

Even though it's my 8th season!!!!!!!!

This year should be easier,

I retired in June

From teaching reading to children.
Some days, I read in bed til 7!

But I'm still working as a professor, 

With, slides, reader responses, case studies.

I'm still working as a mentor teacher,

With demo lessons, power lunches,

I'm still supervising student teachers,

With schedules and suggestions

I'm still supporting a researcher from overseas,

With consults, support

Still, I should have a little more time?

 I'm still a Mom, a Meme, 

An Auntie, a Great-Auntie

A Sister, Sister-in-law, friend.

Still trying to settle an estate.
I still have a kitchen to renovate
Quilts to sew,
Shows to see,
Places to go.
I'm still trying to nourish myself

With more exercise,
Better nutrition, 

More books. 

I'm still excited
To find new friends,
To read other's stories,
To be part of the Community

After all these years.

Let the madness begin.