Hamilton’s first full season in the MLB ended four days ago. Although I’ve texted him daily, I haven’t heard from him. The students keep me on my toes while I am there, and I love every second of it, but I worry about him when I’m not at school. As I drive home today, I decide to call him tonight.

With no ballgames this week, Alma and I enjoy long walks each night after dinner with Liberty and McGee. On tonight’s walk we enjoy our neighbors’ fall and Halloween ...