2002-04-29
It's 6 o'clock already, and I was just in the middle of a dream..., posted at 12:39 p.m.
Epiphany in Baltimore has moved to epiphanyinbaltimore.blogspot.com "It's just another manic Monday, and I wish it was Sunday. Cuz that's my fun day, my 'I don't have to run' day." - Prince (through the mouth of Susanna Hoffs)Did I tell you about my Bangles story from a couple of weeks ago at the bar? We were debating the merits of The Bangles vs. The Go-Gos, and Felicity mentioned that she thought that Susanna Hoffs looked beautiful when she looked out of the the sides of her eyes while singing. That's exactly what I'd been thinking every time I saw her! It was a weird connective moment. Then again, we were both drunk, so connecting was pretty easy.
I wish the Bangles were touring right now. I'd go and see them in a second.
Life is pretty good. We didn't get Wilco tickets last night, and went to Trader Joe's across the street instead. This is a bummer, because with the acclaim that the new album is getting, they'll probably not play at that small of a place again. But I did save myself $25, which is a good thing, especially since this paycheck seems to be siphoning away from me rapidly.
"MONEY TALKS. To me, it's usually saying goodbye." - Bumper Sticker
Michelle, Kristin, and I are heading to Annapolis after work to see Patty Griffin at the Ram's Head. I'm pretty excited, even though we have a game tonight, and even though this means I have to find someone to drop off softball money between six and nine tonight. I'm still not sure how that's going to happen.
Today I'm starting Their Eyes Were Watching God with my kids. Since it's one of my favorite books ever, I've been pretty excited about today for a while now. I told my kids it was one of my favorites, then shared with them that some people think that teachers should never share it when they love a book, for fear it will discourage kids from critiquing or problemitizing it in class in front of the teacher. I then told them I think this was aimed more at teachers of kids other than themselves, because they are not shy about their opinions at all. The kids seemed to enjoy this. "We'll tell you how we feel," said one particulary Maya Angelou/Phenomenal Woman type of girl.
I remember reading studies in college about the different temperament and attitude of African-American female students as compared to all others. My classes so far this year have been a testament to this phenomenon. Yes, there are shy Black girls in my classes. But these girls, for the most part, are not devoid of self-confidence at all. It's nice.
I feel sort of bad for the guys, though. I feel like at this age, that life is easier for girls than guys. Especially in a school dominated with female students. Exceptions to every rule, of course. But my male students, over the last two semesters, just seem far more unsure than the female students.
I need some coffee.