Monthly Archives: November 2018

Thanksgiving, 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by profmondo

Yesterday, my dad’s best friend sent me a picture of the building that I believe was my first home with my parents. It’s the intersection of 14th and Woodland Streets, in what is now the very trendy neighborhood of East … Continue reading →

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A Bad Week for Inspirations

Posted on November 16, 2018 by profmondo

A few minutes ago, I learned that one of my writing heroes, William Goldman, has died. He was 87 years old. I first encountered Mr. Goldman’s work in 1975, when I was nine or ten. As I’ve mentioned on numerous … Continue reading →

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Excelsior!

Posted on November 12, 2018 by profmondo

Reports from multiple sources indicate that Stan Lee has died, at the age of 95. Mr. Lee (born Stanley Lieber) was a crucial figure in the 1960s renaissance of superhero comic  books that has produced the current series of blockbuster … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: The Quiet of A Sunday Night Edition

Posted on November 11, 2018 by profmondo

The week has been hectic, with multiple meetings to go along with the usual load of teaching and grading. I have a fresh crop of student work coming in later this week, and Gradeapalooza begins with Thanksgiving week. But here … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Weekend Roundup Edition

Posted on November 4, 2018 by profmondo

I have one paper left to grade this afternoon before I get a fresh batch on Wednesday, and of course, Gradeapalooza isn’t all that far away. Still, since I have a few minutes, I may as well check in. *** … Continue reading →

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