March 18, 2005
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The Daily News
1 Yesterday I wound up not going to that seminar I was supposed to go to. It was a terribly strange day. I got to school ready to search for WHERE I was supposed to go, when my substitute, another YB teacher, met me outside my room. I said, "Good! I didn't think anyone was going to cover! All the stuff you need to do is on my desk..." and I looked at the teacher, and his eyes were red-rimmed; his nose slightly runny, and his demeanor clearly shaken.
2 When he talked, he choked his words, which came out strained, and with a lot of pain. I asked if he was sick, and he responded that he was upset about what had happened to his school, and to all the wonderful people in his department. It became clear to me that this man was in no position to take no an extra class, so I told him it was okay, that things would get better, and not to worry. I instantly canceled all other plans, and sent him to the faculty lounge to relax, and feel better about things before taking on a hectic Thursday.
3 Suddenly, I had a full day to be in classes, and felt that I could have used a day off myself. But I stayed, did the first period thing, and went on, shaken, but certainly not stirred.
4 Other things happened as the day rolled on. Out of respect for the other people, I won't go into it. I received some phone calls from different people, and let's just say that I am glad I was there to help some very dear people out. Sometimes there's a reason that things like that happen. My decision to stay helped some people, and for that, I am thankful that it happened.
5 Just another day in the life of a guy who looks out on all the madness with a tough face, facing the cold winds.
6 And hoping his hat doesn't blow off.
7 Haha.
8 JK.
9 Speaking of cold winds, I'm amazed and riveted with the continuing story of the biggest baseball scandal since the Black Sox.
10 The Balco Sox Scandal of 2005.
11 I'll let the players dig in. I'm thinking that they might be digging their historical graves. Mark McGwire made Scott Peterson look like an innocent man. This is going to be painful, folks. I really think they should have stepped up to the plate with a little bit more on it.
12 The plate.
13 Well, that was a strained attempt at humor.
14 Sometimes it's tough to laugh.
15 This goes out to a special friend: I love you, man. We all do.
16 Go into the weekend smiling everybody. Don't let the bastards get you down.
17 I'll be back.
18 Peace.
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