Monthly Archives: March 2017

In Which The Spawn Enters a New Demographic

Posted on March 31, 2017 by profmondo

Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the Spawn’s visible (and audible) entry into the life of Clan Mondo. Through a fortunate confluence of events, her class for today was cancelled, and she put in her regular Friday work hours yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Frost Revisited

Posted on March 29, 2017 by profmondo

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To … Continue reading →

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TL; DR

Posted on March 28, 2017 by profmondo

For years, I’ve been among those who joke about books people buy, but never read, such as Stephen Hawking’s Brief History of Time or Umberto Eco’s Foucault’s Pendulum — books that occupy space on shelves or tables as social signals, totems of an … Continue reading →

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Gig Report: Friday at the Soundbox

Posted on March 25, 2017 by profmondo

It was time for some observable Berries activity last night, as we were paying another visit to Simpsonville’s Soundbox Tavern. The 80% of the band who live in or near to Mondoville gathered at the studio at 7 p.m., and … Continue reading →

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An Observation from a Percussing Professor

Posted on March 24, 2017 by profmondo

The classroom across the hall from mine has a faulty HVAC unit. While the unit still seems to fulfill its purpose, it’s pretty loud. Today, there’s a loud rattling emanating from that side of the room, sounding for all the world … Continue reading →

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A Few Words from LB, and a Look at the Weekend

Posted on March 23, 2017 by profmondo

I’m pleased to report that the “Mountain Times” section of the Watauga Democrat  is sporting a chat with Lawrence Block about the decade’s finest collection of short fiction inspired by the work of Edward Hopper. Along the way he mentions an … Continue reading →

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Lenten Devotional — 17 March 17

Posted on March 17, 2017 by profmondo

Longtime readers of the blog are aware that for several years, the college where I work has sponsored a series of Advent devotional messages, written by members of the campus community. I usually contribute a couple each year. Well, this … Continue reading →

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QotD: Civitate Dei and the City of Man

Posted on March 14, 2017 by profmondo

I am not a Southern Baptist — never have been, and was not raised in that particular faith tradition. These days, I tend to refer to myself as an amateur Christian, both because I like the fact that that the … Continue reading →

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Look Homeward, Mondo! Spring Break Potpourri

Posted on March 12, 2017 by profmondo

I’m back in Mondoville, having returned yesterday from a few days in the city of my birth. Things that happened… I drove to Nashville on Wednesday, with a stopover in Knoxville to have lunch with the Mad Dog at one … Continue reading →

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Scattered and Covered for Me, Thanks

Posted on March 7, 2017 by profmondo

If you’ve spent much time in the South, Waffle House is as much a part of life as college football and oppressive humidity. This may be even more true for musicians, shift workers, drunks, college students, and other devotees of … Continue reading →

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