To the Viewer Who Texted Me After a Day of Online ZOOM-work to State: "I Think Your Shirt Is Buttoned Wrong," I Thank You

It's grading-frenzy week, all at the same time that the universe wants to host meetings, upon meetings, upon meetings, so when I learned I was late for one, had to dress quickly (I just got out of the shower), I arrived to carry forward duties and thought I slid into leadership with minor flaws...until I received a text, "I think your shirt is buttoned wrong."

I wasn't able to check until three ZOOM meetings later, and sure enough, their astute eyes were correct. I had to snap a picture to document it...Jerry Lewis all the way and nutty professor at the core. I've always said, "It's difficult to put on a particular appearance because if I try to radiate poise, sophistication, expertise, and authority, likely something will show itself to remind me...yup, this is you."

I guess it's good that I don't spend a lot of time in narcissistic self-glorifying when talking to others. I missed it. Sure enough, this is what I looked like on camera all day.

Meanwhile, the phone calls were plentiful and by 9 p.m., I realized I only got one project graded. My goal was six...so my other goals for today and tomorrow...well, they will have to wait. Grading is definitely THE priority; it needs to get done.

Always more difficult when the sun is out and blue skies are predicted. I want to get my hands into the soil and plant annuals. I also need to get my deck painted (phew...no typo with that statement). 

And I want to get back to my jovial, friendly, there-for-others self. He's still at my core, but a bit frazzled at the end-of-the-semester-reality of it all.

Meanwhile, now the pollens getting to my nostrils? Now? And finally, thanks to Dr. Shelbie Witte and her daily wisdom post, I offer this nugget of genius.