" by Mark Shainblum is an excellent explanation of what taking a sabbatical really means.

To get your poinsettia to bloom in time for Christmas, keep the plant in
total darkness for 14 hours a night from September to late November.

Having the overhead shows that my lecture is prepared, but also open to
student contributions to the issues that the questions raise. We are
both members of the same financial association; would their logo on a
mug be an appropriate gift?

PEDABLOGUE - How do you challenge and motivate gifted students?
Naturally, knowing you could be called on at any time to answer a
question can keep you attentive.