Off-campus teaching was good--although the class was ended twenty-five minutes early unexpectedly. It really kills me to not be in charge of the timing for my class! Working on acceptance and a realization that I'm not in control and things won't be perfect.
A student asked if I'd be doing this next semester (I won't) and was hoping I'd do the class again soon. That is so hard! I don't know--perhaps I'll be able to do this class again; perhaps I won't. Again, not fully in my control.
We listen to podcasts as we travel. I think the students are a little sick of the podcasts (I like them!) and so one student held nonstop conversation with me on the way home, so I never got to put it on. I enjoy talking more, anyway.
And this whole travel thing means that there is lots of time to chat with students. I'm learning way too much about how little they read and am contemplating how to encourage them!
In the evening, I had dinner with colleagues, students, and a very nice guest. It was at a new "restaurant" that is only open for scheduled events. I have notes (though I am grateful for this new place): The lighting was too bright for an evening dinner. The water/wine glasses, which are both identical, are far too small--about 4 oz. Just guess how many times I refilled my water. And the wine is not free flowing, you really have to work to obtain it.
Otherwise, a lovely evening.
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