Sun goes down on summer

With the East Coast gearing up for Hurricane Irene this weekend, I felt in a similar situation:  I was shoring up my resolve and energy for another school year.  I've completed nearly all my summer "chores," and cleaned the dog hair off the floor and carpets, completed several loads of wash and cooked a nice dinner.  Then a last summertime after-dinner walk.  Thirty minutes of peace as I walked down the gravel road near the lake, the damp evening air massaging me and energizing me for what's to come tomorrow.  I have such trouble transitioning from school to summer, summer to school.  I'm anticipating the yearly teacher-workshop headache--will have to be sure to be kind to myself.  Interactive board?  We'll see how long it takes to get me used to it.