The transition to actually feeling like I am on sabbatical has been slow and awkward.  Preparing to depart on Thursday evening  - so much to do.  I'll be hitting the ground running, as I arrive on a Friday and begin teaching on Monday, which is MLK day AND the day before Obama's inauguration!!!   Oh Happy day. I'll miss being at home with Darla and in the country on that day.   Will be there in spirit - and on line...

I'm trying to make the most of every minute with darla.  Mostly over the next few days, we are working on settling details about our wedding in May and  I am preparing my course - I haven't been able to simply concentrate on teaching and work in the studio for a very long time.

More when I arrive.