Mr. Ballard

Today was Mr. Ballard's retirement breakfast at school and unofficial retirement lunch at Little Mexico.  I've eaten more than six people should, but I made the sacrifice to honor my friend.  Mr. Ballard is one of the few remaining teachers who's been working here longer than I have, and I'll miss him when he's gone.  I do wish him the best of luck in his retirement and am a bit jealous of his imminent Florida lifestyle.