The Banality of Everyday Life

6:00 Breakfast

6:45—8:15 I drive Mark and Catherine to their respective schools

15:00 or 16:00 (depending on the day) I pick up Catherine from ICS

15:30 or 16:30 Tracy returns to the flat

16:00 or 17:00 (depending on the day) I pick up Mark from Roman Ridge

15:30—18:00 Homework

18:00 Dinner

18:30 Pack backpacks and lunches for tomorrow; set out uniforms

20:00 Lights out for Catherine

21:30 Lights out for Mark

In the middle of the day, Tracy administers the semester program and works with students. I often exercise at 8:30 and run errands, do research, or have teleconferences between 10:00 and 15:00.

One thing not yet included in our routine is two evening courses taught by Tracy for the semester students. That begins next week.

After our busy December and hectic move, I’m finding comfort in the banility of everyday life.

—Matt