I was thinking about the idea of falling rocks today. I saw this video about a month ago about a car that barely avoids being smashed by a falling boulder. I don't think there is anyway to avoid falling rocks, really, if they are flying down from the sky. Sometimes avoiding falling rocks has you driving into oncoming traffic and that can't be good.
My day today was a bit more eventful. Leslie Iwai came in this morning to finish up the instillation of a show that will open tomorrow. I had a surprise visit from an alumni with a coffee in hand. I had planned to have lunch with Josh, but we decided to hold off so I treated myself to Jimmy Johns after my CAMM class, which had been a bit too eventful-- another homecoming request. I got an order made for solder, polish and few other metals needs. I finished fixing another flex shaft. I got a handout finished for both CAMM and painting done. After school I went over to the gallery to check on things and help prep a bit for tomorrow. I got home around 6pm and made quesidillas for dinner for Monika and me.
Balt and I went for a very peaceful walk, where I further contemplated the idea of avoiding falling rocks and if it were indeed possible. I wondered if in trying to avoid the collision, it might actually make things worse, especially while driving. A few weeks ago I scolded one of my daughters for always avoiding confrontation and warned her it was in her nature, as it seems to be a part of my nature (to avoid confrontation). As a teacher, though, I have come to realize confrontation is a part of the learning process. By avoiding it, you might actually be creating more of it. Ironic.
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