This morning, I noticed that my red notebook, the one I use to record observations of my students, has left a clear and lasting mark on the edge of my desk. The sunlight fell upon it just so, like a silent, time-approved seal. Interestingly, the ink corresponding to the names recorded most frequently seems to have seeped the deepest. This isn't a judgment, but proof of focus. True attention, whether given or received, ultimately leaves a shape.