After I graded some papers, my head was about to explode due to the poor grammar used by some students. My wife, knowing my temperament when it comes to all-things-grammar, said, “You need to go hike. Now.” So I heeded her advice and took to the hills.

I saw deer, felt the spring wind, met some fellow hikers, crossed the streams, and …. well, I’m just about ready to rejoin civilization. Well, not quite yet. Just a few more miles.

Now, about that grammar thing …