Well, I've read (and reread) the four plays, and the book about teaching Shakespeare in prisons, and poured over the schedule. I borrowed (or rather Tom did for me) three different travel guides to DC and decided on my favorite. Lots of lists, but no packing yet. I look at the calendar and the garden and the house, not to mention the family (and the cats) and think yikes! I'll be gone for a month. It's a little scary.
But the thought of spending four weeks surrounded by people like me who love Shakespeare, love teaching Shakespeare and want to learn more ways of connecting our passion with our students ... I can't wait.
I am a little disappointed that my elective isn't a go for next year. Funny how many students have stopped by in the last week to ask what senior course I'm teaching next year, can they sign up for it? If all who asked had actually registered I'd have at least two sections! Maybe next year -- maybe I need to do a better job of advertising and promoting the class. But maybe it's fine to wait another year. I'll have this coming year to play with what I've learned and more time to plan.
First though, got to finish up the school year, get my trip-tiks lined up, and away we go.
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