Every March is the same. March is a useless month. With the exception of Jaycine Pontichello's birthday, March is just one big let down. Everyone THINKS that March is a 'spring' month. Perhaps because spring starts in March....but it doesnt really. And it isnt even a winter month, because it holds none of the romance of winter--no celebration, no beauty, no snowy-anticipation, and no charm. It is just wind. And gray. And black, greasy, sandy, mottled snow. Snow that wants to leave, to liquefy, to seep back into the earth and nourish grass or tulips or crocuses and be of use--it is snow that it is embarrassed, for it knows it serves to purpose.

Also, there are no days off for school :/

In other news Callum loves tacos. No, I mean the kid LOVES them. Our kids dont eat that much of ANYTHING (except yogurt, actually). But you put a taco in front of Callum, the kid will go to town. We had to cut him off at four the other night because we thought he would be sick. And they were LOADED tacos. Nice. Maira just likes the shredded cheese. 

Let's see--what else? Well, for about the 8th or 9th year in a row I hosted Winslow's culminating WinterCarnival Assembly, which is a school-wide hour and a half of debauchery resplendent with eating contests, dodge ball championships, tug of war, basketball, screaming, and more. So...yeah....try to get everyone's attention and attempt to get 600 kids to listen to directions. Needless to say I was EXHAUSTED after this--especially going from something so high and energetic like this...and moments later leaving to attend the funeral service of young Danny Morren.....a tough day....

Also, I am not good at taking selfies of myself....or anyone else.....yeah...

This year, for added fun, students could buy raffle tickets for "the pig." For each ticket purchased, students could write the name of a teacher whom they wanted to see 'kiss' the pig. On the mouth. In front of the whole school. The pig's name was Mumma-Gruntz, and she was a refined lady. And fellow lunch duty comrade (and gym teacher) Pete Bolduc unanimously was voted to kiss the lovely lady MummaG.....I was just lucky enough to get a picture with Mumma before her big show. I wear my 'salmon' blazer each year for this even.....that is all....