Long Time Comin'

Yes, it's been quite a while. Poppa is a busy, busy man. In fact, I can't remember being this busy in my whole life.

On the job front, as most of you know (if you think back hard enough), I am teaching in the Promised Land - the suburbs. Advanced Placement U.S. History. It's been fantastic. These kids are the smartest in the school, some of them are quite brilliant, and teaching them has been awesome. I also finally have a group that understands and appreciates my sense of humor. When I can incorporate the funny into the lessons, it's great.

The commute (50 miles each way) has not been as bad as I imagined. The morning drive is actually pretty nice - little traffic and a new Sirius radio, a full travel mug of coffee and I'm good to go. Afternoons are hit & miss, anywhere from an hour to three hours.

Fatherhood is tremendous. I cannot believe how amazing these months have been. There is a moment when I get home from work - he's usually playing in the living room - when he turns toward the door and smiles at his Poppa. That smile is so good, I'm not sure I can really describe the feeling I get. As long as I come home to that smile, all is right with the world.