an English teacher for an independent school in upstate New York. My 2011-2012 courses are English 9, AP English Language, and a spring semester elective, Confronting Fear and Evil. Reading essays and books and watching televised sports, often at the same time, occupy much of my time. Activities I once pursued that time no longer allows: writing, playing basketball, listening to music, viewing films. This space may spur at least one of these. I use Twitter; @fredmontasjr.