The Reasoning

 This is our 3rd day in a row of "E-Learning." I have to say that though I would love 100% completion of all my fascinating assignments, we really are pretty close to that.  Well over 90%

I've been enjoying some of the reasons that 3rdLanders offer in the assignment submission text box when they can't seem to get the job done.

"I did about half of this.  I'll finish up when we get back to school in person."

"Was too busy."

"I searched the African American History site you sent us, but there was nothing on Harriet Tubman."

I heart the 3rdLanders.

The Learning

 It makes me happy when 100% of the Thirdlanders complete the assignments I create for our e-learning days.  

When I get 100% of the work submitted, I feel like life is worth living and I'm filled with the strength I need to carry on.

Even 95% completion rate brings on doldrums and a morose sense of ineptitude and purposelessness. 

I wonder if the 3rdLanders know how much their efforts impact me.  If they understood my feelings, they'd probably rally round to protect 3rdLand's reputation for gold medal excellence and effort.

I will clarify my position on work completion when and if we meet up tomorrow in person. 

The Big Storm

 We're in the middle of the big storm.  5 to 8 inches will fall onto our land  by the time the storm is done.  I do like a big snow storm, as long as I'm inside my home looking out the window.  Right now, all is well.

But if in-person school is not called off tomorrow, we're going to suffer some dire consequences. I'm not going to be able to get out of the driveway with my car and will be forced to walk the 1.6 miles to the school site. 

By the way, Matthew Henson and Edward Peary had to deal with weather like this in 1893 when they were in Greenland to map the arctic circle.  They ran low on supplies and had to eat all but one of their sled dogs.  I wonder if the remaining sled dog was relieved that he was not eaten, or heartbroken that his friends had been killed.  Probably a mix of both.

The Catapults

 We had the Day o' Love party yesterday in Thirdland.  We made small catapults out of popsicle sticks and spoons and shot conversation hearts straight up to the ceiling with them.  One 3rdLander proclaimed that 8 of her own hearts had hit her in the face during the party. 

I always feel that teachers should get an extra check for hosting the holiday parties.  It's tough work providing truly fun events where everyone has a blast, but the wildness is contained and monitored and everyone goes home with fond memories of the day.

I will take my bonus in bitcoin.  I'm starting to invest in bitcoin this year.

The Pairings

 We have E-Learning Days now.  They used to be snow days, but now we have to put work on a "learning platform" and the students do the work from their homes and we grade the work from our homes. It's okay.  Not the best, not the worst.

Today I'm wondering about starting a new business called Simple Pairings.  It's a restaurant where the menu consists of a 3 course meal of simple pairings, and that's what you get when you go there. For example, one night you might be offered:

carrots and hummus

toast and cheese

cognac and a cookie

It would be expensive, because all the ingredients would be top notch, but super worth the money. Relaxing and not too much folderol.