It is almost eleven o’clock and we have just finished watching the debate between McCain and Obama.

We hurried the children off to bed with hugs and admonitions. My husband is downstairs checking the various live blogs for reaction to the debate. And for me? I am satisfied with the debate. I think my guy acquitted himself admirably.

I am also satisfied that I got so much grading done between dinner and the debate. That relieves my mind — but I still owe the seniors their rewritten college essays. That will come.

And I have posted a blog after a long hiatus, fulfilling a promise made yesterday but not yet kept to two attentive students. Perhaps a picture will come later in the week.

So this day was busy but it ends with a calm and peace for which I am thankful.