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Category Archives: Alternating Feet
Potpourri: Beginnings and Conclusions and Beginnings
Today would have my dad’s 79th birthday. During the penalty phase of my brother’s trial, I was asked about losing my parents. Of my father, I said that a son is supposed to admire his father, and that my dad … Continue reading
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Sunday Night Potpourri: Playing Catch-Up Edition
Mrs. M and I spent the afternoon helping some friends clear out their apartment. Unfortunately, the presence of stairs renders me less useful than I might otherwise be (which admittedly isn’t much to begin with, but is even less with … Continue reading
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Sunday Afternoon Potpourri
Fall is edging into Mondoville. A few trees are coloring and the Japanese Camellia in out backyard is blooming. We’re looking at a cool and rainy week, but we may see some sun next weekend. Here’s hoping. *** One of … Continue reading
Monday Morning Potpourri: Baby Gladiators Edition
The weekend was sufficiently gorgeous — sunny, highs in the 60s, with that golden afternoon light I love so much — that I spent a portion of it sitting on the back patio reading, even though there was a Kentucky … Continue reading
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In Which the Mondos Get Their First Amendment On
A few days ago, a colleague of mine sent an e-mail to the faculty. I mentioned it to Mrs. M, and we agreed that it was a good way to spend part of our Sunday afternoon. As a middle-aged fat … Continue reading
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Sunday Potpourri: Setting Clocks in the Punjab Edition
Had strange dreams overnight that caused me to wake up needing to know the time difference between my old home in Northern KY and an odd hotel (and by odd, I mean nonexistent) in New Delhi, India. (For the record, … Continue reading
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Sunday Potpourri: Christmas Party Edition
After what has seemed like interminable days of rain, it’s sunny in Mondoville today. I may go for an amble (or in my case, more likely a lumber) later, but since I haven’t updated in a few days, I thought … Continue reading
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Bouchercon 2018: Day 2
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
Potpourri: Mr. Mondo Goes to Washington
So, Clan Mondo went on another grad school scouting trip last week, setting out for College Park, MD, on Tuesday and returning home yesterday evening. Forthwith, a random recap, vaguely chronological in order. *** We got on the road about … Continue reading
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Bouchercon, Days Green and Melvin: Lack of Sleep Begins to Affect the Prof
So it occurred to me this morning that I had forgotten to post my report from yesterday. “That’s okay,” thought I, “I’ll just double up tonight.” And so here we go, in the standard Saturday Potpourri format. Friday’s panels began … Continue reading
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