I went back to school when I was 37. It was *great!* I was there because I really wanted to be, not there because it was just the thing to do. I had so much fun getting my masters that I went on to get a PhD, finishing when I was 46, I think. Such a splendid time.

I don't have a recipe, but my mom makes the BEST gingerbread on the planet. With chunks of apple. Amazing.

Whoah!! Three of my science papers from my PhD are in here! I'm adding my name, not that anyone knows who I am.

DAAAAAAAYYYY-OH!

I bet you'll have a blast.

Also, assign some of those interesting questions (often tangents) to the students as research, and have them get back to the class themselves, later.
Mostly, though - once I start talking on a topic you can't shut me up, so teaching almost anything I'm moderately prepared in is easy, and fun.

I found the classes who asked a lot of questions and really engaged in the work were the best, for me. Very energizing. But also: what if I didn't have an answer? Someone I knew kept a blank book in the classroom; some/most/all questions he couldn't answer were written down, and addressed later.

I didn't actually have the same feelings about men and women - at *all*. But it was a good comeback.
Now, Ace seems to be "new". Shocking number of people don't believe it's possible, despite probable existence from, again, the dawn of time.

Ah. Even in 1995 I'd been immersed in it for at least a decade (and, of course, it's been around probably since the dawn of human history). I once had a smart-ass lesbian tell me that bi's were just wishy-washy and couldn't make up their minds. I said no, we just weren't prejudiced. :D

(new???)

Such gorgeous stuff! I just ordered one.
I hope your medical issues take a turn for the better.
I hope your birthday is great! (Being an herbalist, I just *have* to suggest hawthorn - though I recommend it to absolutely everyone over the age of 20; if you're up to it, look it up/try it out.)

Wait. When would you put "The Gilded Age"? Books with this green dye were published from roughly 1800 to 1900, so I guess they would be a good option. Beautiful green dresses had a shorter lifespan (because of the shorter lifespan of their occupants), but still "It won't hurt *me*" ....

Probably a bit early, but Scheele's green / Paris green is a really lovely color. The Victorians thought so, too. I want a poison green book, personally, (wear gloves!!) but they've become rather rare.

omg. I had this when I was young, and *loved* it. I tried replicating it a few decades back, but without any recipe or instructions. Definite failure. I look forward to snagging a taste.

Thanks! Signed.

I'm laughing at whatever idiot decided to post that picture under "edible mushrooms". I mean. Surely even if you're not a mushroom expert, you've got *some* idea that those are on the danger-danger list??

done

Go you!!
Passing out for the rest of the day sounds like a really good plan. Gotta put the chickens to bed, first.