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Originally Posted by Shek
I typically read in spurts with 30 minutes here and 30 minutes there. Over breaks I get to tear through books depending on what the family is doing. For example, I read four books over the Thanksgiving Break and Prodigal Soldiers will be book #4 since then. Christmas was spent watching sick kids, driving to the in-laws, etc., and so I didn't get to read much at all.
As you probably know from teaching as an adjunct, you probably spend 3-4 times the amount of time on a lesson as does a student. Reading the assignment, coming up with a game plan on how to present it, looking for additional material/resources to try and make the subject come alive, etc. Throw in office hours, additional duties, and what appears to be a cozy schedule is actually full-time work. I'm not complaining, as there are definitely less enjoyable jobs out there.
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I agree totally. One of my best buddies is a business professor at a small liberal arts college just north of Richmond. He now has all of his classes on Tue & Thu. I kid him about having a part time job...he just snears at me!
I understand the reading in spurts. I am currently reading Lee's Endangered Left about Sigel and Hunter in the Shenandoah - 1864 to get ready for a tour next month. I stepped down a Scoutmaster but have become the District Eagle Scout Coordinator, a Unit Commissioner, and Vice Chair of District Committee...this voluntyeer stuff is just killing my time.
I find most of my reading gets done after 9 PM with a ball game on!
BTW, let me know how you like the book