Racing, Racing, Racing

Yesterday we stopped at Coston's Orchard, my favorite orchard, to get some more apples for teaching. Earlier this term, I got apples for my Nonfiction Writing class--it was a great way to have students write reviews--reviewing 3 different varietals of apples. Today I'll take apples to my Composition class.Yesterday my spouse pointed out that we drove past at least 5 orchards to get to my favorite; he is correct. Some of those orchards are more crowded, but I really don't have a great explanation for why I go further, beyond force of habit. All of the orchards have similar varietals, and they were all family-owned at some point--no oppressive labor practices are in evidence.Today I'll begin my work day in my Composition class and then an office hour. At the 11 a.m. period when most of us are free, we'll have a Halloween party for English majors. And then I'll finish with Nonfiction writing. It will feel like an easy day.Hopefully I can create some of the assignments that students will…