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For what seems like forever, my buddy Kate and I have talked about doing a tour of the SW since it is simply inexcusable that I have not stepped foot in the great state of Utah.  Finally, the stars aligned, time-off was arranged and with Kate's expertise, the trip was planned. I hurriedly closed down my first classroom (the occupants of Room 20 will be sorely missed) and packed up my house in East Glacier. Bye, Room 20 Lola, Kate's dog, was a hilarious road-trip buddy.  She repeatedly stuck her face out the window to get some fresh air and then immediately rubbed her cold nose on my face.  Over and over and over and over again. Sloppy Puppy Kisses :) We drove straight through to Durango, CO and spent the first couple days with Kate's lovely family exploring Durango.  On Monday, Kate's dad treated me to a day at Mesa Verde National Park .  Mesa Verde is a different park experience as it holds both the scenic beauty of a national park as well as the cul

Reality is sinking in.   Only two more days with the characters in Room 20 and five more as a resident of East Glacier.  East Glacier's community is comprised of the most inspiring conglomerate of humans.  Some were born and raised here, some wandered from the Midwest just like yours truly, some fell in love and never left; whatever the reason, I'm happy we all ended up in this teeny-tiny town resting on the fringe of Glacier National Park.  As the summer crews roll in and businesses slowly open for the season, it tugs at my heart strings to have to pack up and say goodbye as the town is gradually coming back to life just like the wildflowers and the trees. Wildflowers blooming in East Glacier At school, things definitely feel like they are FINALLY winding down.  The end of the year checklists are a bit stressful so thankfully we've had a great couple of weeks taking our 6th grade field trip and celebrating 6th grade graduation! 6th Grade Field Trip: St. Mary,