So, grading college level work is a time-consuming and, sometimes, arduous process. Notwithstanding that no-brainer observation, I always learn something new, something interesting, or have some void filled. All good stuff.
When reviewing some recent student journal entries today, I read one particular submission that was, if I may say it, simply “awesome” (somehow, nowadays, I have an inherent aversion to that word…). Anywho, and back on task, the essence of the moving journal entry went something like this;
“I am so busy taking care of myself and my daughter, that I do not have time to cry…”
Wow. My heart ached.