Monthly Archives: September 2023

Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: Putting Year 57 to Bed

Posted on September 24, 2023 by profmondo

I’ll turn 58 at about 4:55 Mondoville time on Wednesday morning, and while I probably should be grading papers this weekend, I kicked the can down the road and have basically been a lump. I spent some of yesterday watching … Continue reading →

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Mondo Markets Marathon Matchup

Posted on September 22, 2023 by profmondo

Not quite as cool as “STICKS NIX HICK PIX“, but hey… So last time, I mentioned that last week’s Newberry College football game against Emory & Henry College took eight overtimes, before the Mighty Men of Mondoville emerged victorious. As … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: Impromptu Escape Room Edition

Posted on September 17, 2023 by profmondo

I’m in the office, having just donated another pint of blood, which puts me at the 4.5-gallon mark. But that isn’t all that happened this week… *** Yesterday was an Open House admissions event here in Mondoville, and I showed … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Afternoon Potpourri: Hollywood Noir and High-End Hamburgers

Posted on September 12, 2023 by profmondo

After spending the weekend grading work from my freshpeeps, I’m relaxing a little bit this afternoon, and planning to go to tonight’s volleyball match. I have several team members in my classes this term, including one who is considering coming … Continue reading →

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Bouchercon Wrap-Up: Who’s That Behind Those Foster Grants?

Posted on September 5, 2023 by profmondo

Well, me now, but a bit late. Let me explain. Saturday morning’s panels didn’t catch my interest, and I wanted to spend some time with my favorite beach babe, Mrs. M. So, we decided to check out a whale-watching cruise … Continue reading →

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Bouchercon 2023: Day 3

Posted on September 2, 2023 by profmondo

Tonight is the last night in San Diego for Mrs. M and me. Bouchercon wraps tomorrow, but we’ll be on our way back to Mondoville tomorrow, arriving late in the evening. Good thing we have Monday off. Meanwhile… *** Yesterday … Continue reading →

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