Monthly Archives: June 2024

Sunday Afternoon Potpourri: One Month Later

Posted on June 23, 2024 by profmondo

It’s a charming 97 degrees here in Mondoville, what much of the country calls a “heat dome” and those of us in this part of the country call “summer.” It’ll likely stay that way for the coming week. Fortunately, I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Afternoon Potpourri: Back in the Saddle — or the Recliner, Anyway

Posted on June 18, 2024 by profmondo

Breathes there the man with soul so dead/ He never to himself hath said,/ “This is my home, my native land!”/ Or at least my office? Yes, I’m comfortably ensconced on campus for the second consecutive afternoon, and the second … Continue reading →

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In Which the Prof Gets His Elmore James On

Posted on June 11, 2024 by profmondo

Source for title: Well, I have actually received my walkin’ cane, having graduated from the walker today at the surgeon’s office. They removed 24 staples from my new knee, and told me that I’m also graduating to outpatient physical therapy. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Evening Potpourri: Let’s Twist Again Like We Did Last Summer

Posted on June 2, 2024 by profmondo

Or not. In fact, that’s something of an issue right now. I’ve mentioned in the past that I’m what various folks call slew-footed, splay-footed (my family’s usual term), or duck-footed (probably my least favorite of the lot.) That is to … Continue reading →

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