This post has been in "draft" form for almost two months. I'm officially declaring myself the worst blogger ever. I would use the excuse that it's summer, but that would mean I regularly update this blog during the school year. It is summer though and I hope that everyone is finding some time to relax and renew their spirit. If you are like most educators (at least this one), your job is your passion and it can suck every drop of life out of you. Summer is a time to reconnect with yourself and those that you love. Take advantage of the slower pace. Of course, summer is no time to rest all of your laurels. There is still A LOT of work to do in preparation for the upcoming year, the urgency level is just slightly lower than it is when teachers and students are in the building. I have thoroughly enjoyed the additional time at home and on the farm. I have also managed to get in some reading, although my book pile is growing at a faster rate than I...