Daytona Beach

just met with John and Natasha. Lunch at Panera here in Daytona; where else?

Natasha was a student of mine, eons ago...7th grade.  Her daddy died recently.  It's been tough on her. They'd attended a wedding in Vero Beach and I met them on their return trip home.

Talked with a woman whose son attends another middle school in lake County, one I had thought about moving to, if I could.  After talking to her...

Methinks the trouble is Lake County,  Florida and not just CLMS.

It was like the final piece of the puzzle falling into place.

I am headed home to North Carolina in May. It's where I belong.  If I return to Florida, it will be as a "snowbird" and for only a few months of the year.

My career in education ends in May.  It's just time...NO, it's past time.  I regret that, but things add up to that reality.