Love my Milton. But alas, I've not read any lately. I have a new job in a new location, back in my home town. My husband and I made the conscious decision to move here, and I am working in a school that has been neglected in so many ways. I am exhausted, but my heart is full. Most people would call it "Paradise Lost" because it was once a large, thriving educational community that has become a place where few teachers, administrators, or students would choose to be. The story of its demise might be dramatic--which is the reason I believe "Paradise Lost" is still relevant today--but the story of its redemption--"Paradise Regained" if you will--is likely to be even more dramatic. I am honoured to be such a small part of the story.
In the midst of 14-hour work days, I've had little time to indulge in any British niceties. I did finally watch the film "Ladies in Lavender," though. It features Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, who are two of my daughter's favourite actors (mine, too). Sweet story with a twist or two I wasn't expecting. The two older sisters stumble upon a chance for redemption of a sort--their own version of paradise lost, gained, or never attained.
