It's a tough job Charlie Brown

Within three weeks of the new school year we lost our first teacher. She packed up and moved back to New York City where, apparently, the pay is better even if the walls don't have paint. She was my across the hall neighbor, taught special ed, and her name is still above the door. This may be why I cannot ever remember the long term sub's name. Ever. Even though she talks to me ten times a day. I know, I am a horrible person.
Then today, one quarter and one day into the school year, we lost our second new teacher. This time an eighth grade math teacher who's been having troubles with classroom management. The interesting thing is he's resigned (so we hear) but requested to stay on as an aide in his classroom, with a permanent sub who's barely out of college. Weird. I say good for him for wanting to learn but I doubt I could do that. That takes guts. To go from being the teacher to being the aide. For the kids, and eighth graders at that, to see that. Wow. It makes sense, because they'll fulfill their contract to him but I would have probably requested a different school.
So yeah, two down. I think I'll make it but I am bound to get some static this week. That's just who I am:-) I like to ruffle the feathers a bit.
On a brighter note, we just finished watching Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. If you are not watching this show and you care anything about good writing and interesting, intelligent entertainment, PLEASE WATCH THIS SHOW. It's endangered but it's smart and engaging and I love it. It's so fast and you have to pay attention and you'll want to, I promise. I promise or I'll refund your money. Now that's a bargin. Also do it for me because the television drama and comedy shows as we know them are highly endangered. NBC just announced huge pay cuts all across the board and announced they'll no longer buy any new dramas or comedies for their eight o'clock hour. It's all going to be reality programming. And while I know those shows are also written, it's just not the same. And because I want to work on a really good show someday, please watch them now so I'll have the chance. Please please please.
Ok - getting off my soapbox. I'm stuffing it under my bed with the boxes of every card and letter I've ever received. I'm heading to bed. Five fifteen comes very early here in the west:-)