I just left the last regular class meeting of a methods class. It went twenty minutes longer than it is supposed to. They wouldn't leave. What a mix of moods. One man gave a thoughtful, well-prepared and researched PowerPoint presentation. We were all impressed. Later in the hour that same man was laughing so hard that the laugh sounded like a combination of a whine and a scream. Another laughed until he nearly strangled. One normally quiet woman laughed very loudly for a long time and then started again.

And we talked with great, solemn seriousness about the teaching situations at Cass Lake and Red Lake. And we marveled at those who are doing that work. And we applauded those who want to do that work.

Our work together is done.