Monthly Archives: September 2018

In Which the Prof Stays Up Late

Posted on September 30, 2018 by profmondo

Yesterday was my official day to celebrate my birthday, and the ladies and I marked the occasion after lunch with cake and gifts. The former was (and is, as some remains) chocolate with chocolate icing, and is delicious. The latter … Continue reading →

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In Which Mrs. M Goes Catfishing…

Posted on September 28, 2018 by profmondo

… and not the online sort. A few nights ago, Mrs. M needed to take some party supplies to her workplace for a baby shower the following afternoon. Mrs. M’s school is at the edge of Mondoville, next door to … Continue reading →

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“Come Tomorrow, Will I Be Older?”

Posted on September 27, 2018 by profmondo

Likely so. Indeed, I’m older than I was last night, as I was born 53 years ago this morning. The actual celebration will take place Saturday morning (or so, depending on when the Spawn wakes up), so today I’ve taught … Continue reading →

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Potpourri: Muddling Along…

Posted on September 24, 2018 by profmondo

Sorry I’ve been AWOL for a few days — I’ve been doing some committee work, helping with recruiting efforts, and other campus-oriented stuff. Indeed, I just got home from the monthly faculty meeting about half an hour ago. So let’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Post-Florence Edition

Posted on September 16, 2018 by profmondo

We’ll get a little more rain today, and the wind knocked down the butterfly bush in our backyard, but we seem to have lucked out this time. Thanks for the concern, prayers, and good wishes. And doubtless we’ll soon hear … Continue reading →

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Saturday Potpourri: Tropical Storm Florence Edition

Posted on September 15, 2018 by profmondo

I was awakened at about 8:30 when the power went out, but (obviously) we’re back up — the outage lasted about an hour, which speaks well of the local utilities people. Mrs. M went out for a bit and said … Continue reading →

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Hunkering Down

Posted on September 14, 2018 by profmondo

So Hurricane Florence has hit the North Carolina coast this morning, and we’re expecting to get a sizable dose of wind and rain this weekend in Mondoville. The National Weather Service’s predictions appear calmer than those of our local TV … Continue reading →

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Excitable Boys and Accidental Martyrs

Posted on September 11, 2018 by profmondo

While I was in Florida, a Facebook friend of mine posted a link to an article about the life and death of Warren Zevon. Writer Steven Hyden is pretty evenhanded in the piece, noting both Zevon’s artistic gifts and his … Continue reading →

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Bouchercon 2018: Day 3

Posted on September 8, 2018 by profmondo

I slept in a bit this morning, but still had time for breakfast. When I got to the buffet, I sat with Frank Zafiro and we chatted a bit, agreeing that the convention has been a blast, even though we’re … Continue reading →

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Bouchercon 2018: Day 2

Posted on September 8, 2018 by profmondo

It’s been a long day in sunny, stormy St. Pete. Nevertheless, I’m persisting. I started my morning once again by fueling up at the breakfast buffet, and then making my way to the shuttle to the convention. I made my … Continue reading →

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