It rained all night, and it’s raining this morning. Everything is damp, even clothing that has been dry and hung for days, and I feel like I’m becoming mildewy.
Yesterday school was cancelled, with my new no. 1 excuse. (The previous no. 1 excuse was needing a day off after the Easter week vacation, to rest from the holiday.) They had no school yesterday because one of the teacher’s aunts had died, so the entire school staff had to attend the service. I realize this is more a reflection of community values – this person was a member of the community, and the entire community turns out in respect, but the school consistently gets placed at the end of the line in priorities, and what community value does this reflect? Since it is a small community, can’t the service be scheduled at a time that will allow the teachers to be at school and at the service?
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