Just a short post this week. If you've been reading my "Teacherly Things" page you know that this has been a very difficult beginning of the school year for me. I recently had the opportunity to "get out of my own head" for a few hours; via the power of music. The Rolling Stones played a concert in my hometown just a few days ago. The second show of their No Filter Tour. This was the third time my wife and I have had the opportunity to see The Stones. They played for over 2 hours. The energy that Mick and "the boys" brought to the stage was, for lack of a better word; rejuvenating! For the first time in 6 weeks I "got out of my own head" and was present (if only for a few hours) in the magical moment that was being created by a group old enough to be my parents! They looked so happy to be alive. They played ALL OF THE HITS! I am so grateful for the escape from reality they provided me!!