An experiment to determine if teaching in American public schools can be successful and still allow a person to have a life. The writer will attempt her 35th year as a middle school language arts teacher while still maintaining a marriage, home life, a mother of two young adults, sister and friendships. It might also be nice to have a few moments to myself to read, exercise and stay healthy. Can it be done? I haven't found a way in the previous years, but maybe this is the year.