Good morning! I am in my office and all ready for my 11:00 class. I really do not need to get here at 8:00 everyday, but yet I do it. On the other hand, I try to get most of my work done in the mornings, so I can go home in the afternoon. I know I would never be able to handle a job where I had to be present from eight to five. On the other hand, I usually spend most Sundays grading.

Kelly, I had a tough time not watching the news continuously last night. the crisis in Haiti does put certain things into perspective, doesn't it?

The financial news here in Illinois continues to be grim. And the state is not willing to make any hard choices until after the elections next fall. So the millions of dollars in unpaid bills continue to accumulate with interest. It looks like we will make it through the rest of this academic year, but layoffs and furloughs will most likely happen starting this summer. Other universities that are not unionized are already implementing furloughs. I am sure increased tuition and fees will be next, and we already have students dropping out due to the economy. Bleah!