Monthly Archives: April 2020

I’m Delighted to Announce…

Posted on April 30, 2020 by profmondo

. . . that Mondoville’s Student Government Association has named its Professor and Staff member of the year. The Prof of the Year award goes to my colleague, friend, and frequent reader Tracy Power. Tracy is a history prof here … Continue reading →

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A Ten-Year Bloggiversary?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by profmondo

Why, yes! Yes, it is.  Ten years ago, at the Mad Dog’s urging, and as a way to distract myself from the aftermath of the Big Noise, I found a free blogging website and began to use it. My expectations … Continue reading →

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Plaguepourri: Gradeapalooza Edition

Posted on April 25, 2020 by profmondo

I’m essentially caught up on my grading until I get my last big batch of papers on Monday, so time for a little this-and-that, don’t you think? *** Mrs. M and I continue to hold down the fort here in … Continue reading →

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In Which Mrs. M Drives the First Pitch Out of the Park

Posted on April 17, 2020 by profmondo

Many years ago, I described Mrs. M as containing the parts of me that I didn’t have room for. We’re complements in many ways. For example, I’m contemplative (perhaps excessively); she’s active. This sort-of-layoff we’re currently experiencing has, if anything, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Potpourri: Easter and Mrs. M’s Birthday… Together Again

Posted on April 12, 2020 by profmondo

It’s a rainy afternoon, one of many we’ve had over the  past few months. One of the consequences of that is that our lawn is greening and growing even faster than usual. We’ve already had to have it mowed twice … Continue reading →

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Plaguepourri: Another Weekend

Posted on April 11, 2020 by profmondo

We have thirteen reported cases of Covid-19 in Newberry County as of this morning. I’m relaxing downstairs in the den, taking a break from watching MST3K on a cool but sunny afternoon. *** I go to the office every couple … Continue reading →

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If You’re Looking for a Few Minutes’ Entertainment…

Posted on April 6, 2020 by profmondo

… I’ve posted a reading of another short story of mine on YouTube. You can watch it here. Feel free to share it, should the spirit move you.

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Hamming It Up

Posted on April 5, 2020 by profmondo

The Universe has been sending me signals in the last week or so, and I reckon I ought to acknowledge them. Almost every day, from the age of three until I was about 15, my lunch was as reliable as … Continue reading →

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Plaguepourri: Now With Entertainment(?)

Posted on April 2, 2020 by profmondo

It’s a gorgeous day in Mondoville, but pretty much every stationary object outside is coated in pollen. I have mild seasonal allergies, and of course under the present circumstances, every cough makes one think of the intruder at the Masque … Continue reading →

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