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Some Random Thoughts About Work

I'm on Lunch Duty (I spend my lunch period supervising students in the cafeteria) this week.  It's not that bad - there are other adults who do this, about 4 times a semester.

What it is, is NOISY!!!!

Kids in groups make a LOT of noise.  They talk loudly.  They laugh loudly.  They pound on the table, move around furniture, and talk - BOY, can they talk - always LOUDLY.

I forget, sometimes, just how loud kids can be.

Then, at the end of the day, I go home to my quiet, senior life.

And take a stiff drink.

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