I have received my final paycheck as an adjunct faculty member of Benedictine College and am now bringing full closure to my time with this institution. I reflected on some neutrals and positives in the previous post. Then I wrote a lengthy record of some negatives—things that I wanted to put behind me, having learned from them. I have password-protected that post; it is not publicly accessible.
Below is the first paragraph of the original post.
The final performance was emotionally lackluster for me personally—largely, I think, because I approached it methodically, almost stoically. The time here has not been easy in several respects, and I was afraid of becoming emotional. Still, it was by all accounts a good concert. There was good, celebratory energy in many of the musicians, and more of their friends and families were engaged than ever before. I was surprised to see the college president at this concert. He had never before attended a concert. There was a decided lack of attendance from faculty and staff—a couple of whom were always inexcusably absent—but that will not keep me from generally remembering rehearsals and performances well.
[ The remainder of the original post is for personal “weblogged” reflection only and is not publicly accessible. Please ask for the password if you are interested in the original. ]
Earnestly Speaking 