welcomes and farewells.

its that time of year again -term end.another semester almost coming to a close.i love it and i hate it as well.love it because it promises new beginnings hate it because familiar faces are fast fading into a region of the future .a future that does not involve me teaching them familiar topics.well i guess every teacher experiences these disconsolate feelings.i am glad students today are cool about endings and farewells.no embarrassing bouts of gushy 'miss yous' with the present generation.they are able to handle' end of college' moments with equanimity and strength.bravo girls -you have indeed come a long way!bye girls,a hearty welcome to  the new kids on the block!