I woke myself with a yell this morning — heart racing, leaping from the bed, convinced that I was going to miss my plane (which boards at 5:25 a.m.), headed for Seattle for the week.<\/p>\n
The clock said 1 a.m., but in the dream that woke me, my mother had just called — something about which dress I was going to allow Beta (now 18) wear for Halloween. I asked her, in the dream, what time it was… and she said "about five." This prompted the yell that woke me, and now I’m up for the day.<\/p>\n
That dream probably came from spending most of yesterday trying to finish Gamma’s halloween costume.<\/p>\n
It’s going to be a long day anyway, but even longer with the three-hour time difference. That’s okay, though. At least now I’ve had time to read the newspapers (as is my habit), write a little, and start the day the way I prefer.<\/p>\n
I’ve packed everything in my carry-on, to minimize the chances of me arriving in Seattle while my luggage goes to Miami. That happened when I went to a meeting in Sacramento some years ago, and I’ve never quite recovered from the trauma. Unfortunately, this makes me a little anxious, wondering if my little bottle of toothpaste is going to make it through security… since I’ve only flown a few times since 9\/11, it does seem like the processes change each time.<\/p>\n
Anxiety about time and travel aside, I’m looking forward to the T+L Conference<\/a>. Technology is an important and growing part of education, but it’s critical to be informed. As most people realize, it’s easy to spend a ton of cash on technology, but there’s a huge difference between having all the latest gadgets and having the right tools for the job.<\/p>\n By the end of today, I’ll be better informed. And I won’t be sleepless in Seattle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I woke myself with a yell this morning — heart racing, leaping from the bed, convinced that I was going to miss my plane (which boards at 5:25 a.m.), headed for Seattle for the week. The clock said 1 a.m., … Continue reading