Some serious adjustments needed...

Both in my personal affairs and in how CLMS IS run.

Yeah, here I go again....

More later...

Some serious decisions are needed in terms of my financial status and related things.  The house in Carolina is an albatross hanging about my neck.  It needs so much work I have to wonder if the investment is worth it anymore.

Sad part is that it is the ONLY house I have ever owned and I have been there 25 years.  Still, the place does not feel like "home" anymore.  Some of that has to do with the neighborhood. It has gone downhill severely since I arrived.  Been here in Florida and realize that I do NOT miss being "home" at all. Indeed, it has been a relief to not be.

I guess I feel I just need a fresh start someplace else.

Where?

That isn't as simple as it once seemed.

Back to the mountains?  Not for a whole year. I don't like winter in the western mountains - too cold.

Add to this I associate life in the mountains with my past association with Mike.  True or false, right or wrong, I do.

I want that behind me, for good.

Rockingham County?  The people at Rock middle are about the only thing I miss in Carolina.  Still, Rockingham county and too much of the Piedmont are so full of stupid now. I don't know that I can stomach that anymore...
How about remaining in Florida?  I have given that serious consideration lately. As I remember saying, being here has been good for me. I'm removed from the issues that vexed me back "home" and I am experiencing some new things and different people. Didn't realize just how much I needed that until I came here.

There are downsides to all things. Clermont, Florida is no different.

Like it always is for me, it's complicated.

Meantime, I am not yet pleased with the job I am doing at CLMS.  Still haven't sorted out how to teach these kids effectively.  Too many things not going right and/or falling through the cracks. Serious lack of work ethic.  Got to get a handle on this and soon.