Just came back from dinner at the Blue Gator, the town's only blues venue owned by former hostage Terry Anderson. The menu features caijun, memphis and criole standards. I had the meatloaf.
We had the place to ourselves as there was no band. I shared the meal with my fellow instructors and now I can't tell if I'm inspired or undone. They are smart, committed people who love what they do and are fierce about having any element compromised. They've set a very high standard for me and I hope I don't disappoint them.
While we were eating a former student of mine dropped in on us to say hello and to mention that he had just gotten accepted to CalArt for a MFA in film. I was very pleased when he recognized me but it brought home what a fleeting experience teaching is. You help a bunch of kids find their way in the world and a few really catch fire and exceed your own accomplishments. Next year, you get a whole new crop.
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Be inspired, The student remembers you because you must have inspired him.
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