Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The italian model

Joe College Grad just got a new job -- if all goes well, he will be teaching first grade next year in a Minneapolis charter school. It means a significant pay cut for him -- 50% at least. And he leaves la-la land for the sub-arctic climate of the Northstar state. Joe is really excited, despite the forthcoming change in his financial and environmental circumstances. It's nice to be wanted. They recruited him -- even better.

Ah, to be young and able to indulge your best self. Kind of inspiring. But unlike young Italian men, he will not be able to live in the parental house -- although I will probably cook for him from time to time. Mangia!