first day of school

Yesterday was a very important day of the year that doesn't fall into any particular category; not a holiday, not a seasonal event like the summer solstice. It was back to school day. Teachers (read Allyn) have been back for a few days, but this was the first day for children. Cars were waiting down at the usual spot on Rte. 133 for the arrival of school buses. I stopped for a coffee in West Rutland, and a couple of mothers were commiserating about their children leaving home for the first time to start their life at school. When I got to work, two of the managers were out. One was taking his children back to school. The other was there for her grandchild's first day of school. It's a big deal.