Food absences are sometimes more enjoyable than food presences—particularly when that food involves insects. But friendly welcome is always preferable to smiling tolerance.

My happy dances are contagious. As planned, at least a few of my students have picked up on the idea of looking for special little things in their lives. Hooray.

We got our first real snow, and I made the most of it with some students. Plus hot chocolate.

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