Say it isn't so.

Tomorrow, students will be going back to school in Dekalb County and at the end of this week, Fort Wayne city swimming pools will be closing for the season. Two of my grandchildren have been in band camp for two weeks already.  Now none of these situations affects me directly.  I haven't been active in a classroom for nine years and I haven't been a full-time teacher since 1971. And yet, I find myself feeling that little tingle of excitement that means things are going to start happening. I just need to fight the urge to go out and buy paper, pencils, a brand new box of crayons (at least 48 colors) and a lovely new pair of shoes.