Yesterday morning I substitute taught middle school students. I have been a middle school teacher for many years, but due to circumstances both within and beyond my control, I am, at the moment, unemployed.

It had been over a year and a half since I spent classroom time with this age group. I have missed them, even though they switched seats and tried to convince me they were being good.

One student thanked me for teaching them. I am learning to enjoy the moments that matter as I encounter them.

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