Today was my first day back at school. I've got to tell you that I love my job as principal of the PS-5th grade division. I've been at this school for nine years and know all of the kids and most of the parents, so it was great to see everyone. I also work with a particularly talented and committed group of teachers, and it was a pleasure giving hugs all around.

One teacher confessed to me today that her husband, who has been a mortgage broker for 25 years, is struggling to support the family. She thinks they are going to have to give up their home, and there is a possibility that she and her husband will separate because of the financial tension is their household. The strength of this woman was inspirational. Her conclusion was that she would regroup and move forward with her life. She is one of the sweetest, most giving human beings I know and listening to her story was heart-breaking. Her situation truly reflects these hard economic times.

I was beat when I got home, so I made my favorite Spinach Panini sandwich again. I had left-over basil and feta cheese from the last time I made it so it beat going grocery shopping for something new.

When I'm at school, my breakfast consists of Carbmaster yogurt, available through Ralph's Grocery Store, a Think Thin bar (check out the website), and a cheese stick. I generally top off the yogurt with sugar-free granola. The crunch is bliss!

I didn't hear from my doctor today about my blood numbers, but I assume that no news is good news.

I sent out a large soap order that came in on Saturday. When people receive a box of soap from me, the scent upon opening the box is overwhelmingly fragrant. I wish I were a fly on the wall at that moment. I'm going to post my latest Valentine soap. It's simple to make, but it's the fragrance choices that make ya want to eat the soap. This heart soap comes in Chocolate Mint, Chocolate-Covered Cherry and Chocolate Cappuccino. Mmm-mmm, good.

Have a good night.