It looks like the HCI class is back with me.  We're not completely sure yet, but that's how it's turning out at this stage.  I find my emotional reactions to the changes in this situation surprising.  You would think a class is a class is a class. What's the diff whether I teach it or not?  But since I am fond of teaching in general and this class in particular, I go through the whole process from denial to acceptance and back again with each change in the situation.

I actually accepted already that the class was out of my hands.  A couple of weeks ago, I had already turned over my materials to Bea--books, slides, videos and everything.  I find myself actually resisting the idea of taking them back. 

Ultimately, though, I know that having the class is the greater joy.  Now the question is whether that joy will actually be mine, or whether I will have to make my way to acceptance yet again. :)