Mid-October @NCTE and @WritingProject Planning Meeting in Stratford, Puppies Included. Can't Wait.

We took advantage of a gorgeous fall day, Columbus Day, to get together to discuss strategy for the NCTE and National Writing Project Annual Convention. Lucky for our crew, we have our hands full of presentation opportunities. We'll be gung-ho to discuss our LRNG work, but also our political Op-Ed work through CWP-Fairfield.

In truth, though, I wanted to take advantage of a wonderful night to cook on the grill for stellar Connecticut teachers. I mean, how often do busy teachers get invited over during the week for a four course meal: soup, salad, cheeseburgers, and apple crisp. The Mt. Pleasant (a variation of the John Legend Moscow Mule) was another great addition. Kim, announcing she is with child, had to bypass on the booze, but she had her happiness in tact. Megan brought her new puppy, Boomer, and Glamis was in dog heaven having a friend to play with. Then Kim brought her dog, Noodle, and the backyard turned into a canine festival.

All were happy.

We are definitely excited to continue our planning for the Minneapolis experience, and we'll get practice this week with a Webinar, followed by an episode on NWP radio.

In the mean time, I'm thinking about a dog who is totally wiped out by the energy spent chasing tennis balls, each other, and the squirrels last night. I think she will rest all day today, too.