Monthly Archives: August 2015

Sunday Potpourri

Posted on August 30, 2015 by profmondo

Well, classes resumed at Mondoville this week. I have two sections of froshcomp and my course on the Age of Johnson this term, and I’m also working with my chair to try to get an academic journal off the ground. As … Continue reading →

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A Dispatch from the Spawn

Posted on August 26, 2015 by profmondo

Today at Flagship, they held the Student Organizations Fair, a street-level meet-and-greet for freshpeeps and returning students alike. As part of her required course in adjusting to college, the Spawn went and took a look around, gathering info on some … Continue reading →

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Another Berries Special Episode…

Posted on August 24, 2015 by profmondo

Did the rock and roll thing last night, playing a show at Real City’s New Brookland Tavern, this time as what I guess were technically the headliners — although I think of us as more of an “agate type” kind … Continue reading →

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Another Milepost

Posted on August 20, 2015 by profmondo

This morning, the Supreme Court of Kentucky announced that it has affirmed my brother’s conviction for the murders of our parents. The decision was essentially unanimous, all the Justices concurring on the result. Once again, my family and I would … Continue reading →

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Hello, Flagship…

Posted on August 15, 2015 by profmondo

So this was day one. We had the van loaded by 10:30, and the Spawn rode with me (Mrs. M driving separately) to Real City, and so to Flagship. I have to say, they seem to have the move-in business … Continue reading →

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Retro Satanas!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by profmondo

I mentioned yesterday that we have a session each year in which an attorney does a spiel about staying on the right side of invitations to hypersensitivity being held hostage by the perpetually aggrieved Title IX. We received an e-mail … Continue reading →

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Trigger Warnings and Voodoo Psychology

Posted on August 11, 2015 by profmondo

A common theme at this blog has been the use of claims of offense to control the streams of discourse, most notably in academia. I’ve mentioned before that my syllabi specifically include the statement, in bold and all caps: “YOU … Continue reading →

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Flagship Minus One Week and Potpourri

Posted on August 8, 2015 by profmondo

Mrs. M is at her workout, I’m sitting downstairs listening to Little Steven’s Underground Garage, and the Spawn is upstairs, sleeping in. That won’t be the case this time next week, however, as that will be the Spawn’s move-in day … Continue reading →

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QotD: Laughing Matters Edition

Posted on August 7, 2015 by profmondo

Many folks who know me know that I tried stand-up a few times, never making it past MC for open-mike night levels. I’d like to think that I had the proper combination of aggression and the desperate need for attention, … Continue reading →

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QotD: Another Dalrymple Edition

Posted on August 6, 2015 by profmondo

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big fan of legendary drummer Hal Blaine, who is likely the most recorded drummer of all time (typically uncredited — a common joke is that Blaine is typically ten of everyone’s favorite drummers, but … Continue reading →

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