Monthly Archives: January 2018

Saturday Potpourri: Road to Recovery Edition

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

Although I’m still coughing too much and have a nasty headache, I haven’t run a fever in a good couple of days and I think I’m getting a bit more functional. Mrs. M is at the grocery, and the Spawn … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Outside the Quarantine Zone…

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

Now that I have my Official Flu Diagnosis, I’m on the disabled list until at least Monday, and am basically confined to the lower portion of the Mid-Century Mondohaus. On the rare occasions that I venture up the stairs, the … Continue reading →

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In Which the Prof is Chillin’, But Not in A Good Way.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

When I woke up yesterday, I didn’t really feel like I was hitting on all cylinders. I was stiff, especially in my legs, and although I ate breakfast, I didn’t especially enjoy it. But I chalked it up to middle … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

Today was a day with my freshpeeps — they get the 3x weekly classes, while my upper levels get the longer sessions twice a week. We spent the day talking about discourse communities, Burke’s parlor, and what constitutes evidence when … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon Potpourri

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

It was a scattershot sort of week, but it still provided some blog fodder, so here we go… *** I only spent two days in the classroom this week. Classes were cancelled on King Day, and because of dubious weather … Continue reading →

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The Height (and Weight) of Idiocy

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

As usual, I’ll open this with the disclaimer that I am not a fan of the Current Occupant of the White House. Couldn’t bring myself to vote for him (or his principal opponent, for that matter. Fortunately, as I lived … Continue reading →

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News From A Former Hometown

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

Mrs. M had finished her education degree a couple of years before we moved to Muncie, IN, so I could do the doctorate. After subbing for a time, followed by a half-time position, her first permanent teaching gig was with … Continue reading →

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In Which the Prof Stays Home — At Least For A While

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

After a couple of days of anticipation, DEATHFLURRY 18 has arrived. A local TV station has suggested that Mondoville may receive 1-3″ of the White Death by the time it wraps up this evening. At this point, there’s a heavy … Continue reading →

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Saturday Potpourri: It’s Saturday Already? Edition

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

Behold the power of a fully operational Spring Semester! The week zipped by without my even noticing that I hadn’t done much blogging this week. Allow me to remedy that. *** Classes got rolling Wednesday morning as I met my … Continue reading →

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In Which the Prof Makes a Guest Appearance

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Debra H. Goldstein is a lot of things — a judge, a mom, and an author, just to name a few. We met at Killer Nashville last year, and a couple of months ago, she was kind enough to invite … Continue reading →

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