Category Archives: Alternating Feet

Potpourri: Mr. Mondo Goes to Washington

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

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

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

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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Bonus Labor Day Potpourri

Posted on September 4, 2017 by

I’m letting lunch settle before I go for a walk and come home for some class prep, so I thought I’d share a little bit of this and that while I wait. *** First off, I’d like to put in … Continue reading →

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The King of Liver-Flavored Toothpaste, and other Potpourri

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Sorry I’ve been absent for a week, but I had a story to finish, students to advise, and well — Anyway, some potpourri? *** The ladies of Clan Mondo spent the weekend in Lost-in-the-Woods County visiting family, which left me … Continue reading →

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Of Quilts and Face-Plants: Saturday Potpourri

Posted on June 10, 2017 by

Just got home from a day trip, in more ways than one. But first things first… *** Last night, Mrs. M and I were fortunate enough to go to Mondoville’s historic Ritz Theater, where we saw the local community players … Continue reading →

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A Whiff of Saturday Potpourri

Posted on June 3, 2017 by

Another Saturday morning. Mrs. M is off to the Y, and the Spawn will likely sleep til the crack of noon, as is her wont on days off. Me? I’m downstairs with the Hound, listening to Little Steven’s Underground Garage, … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Potpourri

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

My post-Commencement break is wrapping up, and on Tuesday I’ll start teaching a course or two for our first summer term. At this point, course #2 has no enrollees, but we’ll see if anyone signs up by or on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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