When we were first hired here, we would wonder why it was so difficult to teach three courses, come through adequately on service, and if we were not writing articles, at least write our conference papers. We could not understand it since 3 courses + minor service + conference papers, our goals that academic year, … More Obedezco pero no cumplo: tenure requirements
The 21st century is finally starting, I think. Here is another set of pictures from Tahrir Square. Axé.
This comes to mind thinking of Oakland and the Day of the Dead and the eight months of my black cat’s disappeared status. Here is In These Times on the 1946 Oakland strike and more; Robert Reich on the Occupy movement; Amy Goodman on Veterans for the 99%; and a good talk by Chomsky. Axé.
Whereto answering, the sea, Delaying not, hurrying not, Whisper’d me through the night, and very plainly before daybreak, Lisp’d to me the low and delicious word death, And again death, death, death, death Hissing melodious, neither like the bird nor like my arous’d child’s heart, But edging near as privately for me rustling at my … More …endlessly rocking
Here is a really typical case of “poor time management,” but not by me. They changed my class time at a late date, without telling me, so the hour would be convenient for one of the retired friends of one of the Fulls, who likes to take classes. I found out from the students that … More Time Management
I am considering protesting by having a totally vegan Thanksgiving – one which, unlike other vegan Thanksgivings, does not imitate the sweet and heavy recipes of traditional ones. I am thinking of steamed wheat berries, ratatouille, and nectarines, or perhaps oranges if my oranges are ready by then, which I doubt. What do you think? … More Vegan Thanksgiving
So today, I lost it at an administrator about how impossible everything was and he said, unbelievably: I see. How can I contribute to fixing this? I could hardly believe he was saying that, but he was. People for years have been suggesting to me that I might be In Denial about the lack of … More The Hallowe’en Effect
There was this character Huipil Woman we promised each other, when young, never to become. She is middle aged, just slightly out of shape and slightly faded, and despite not being Mayan she wears a bright huipil with her denim skirt and sandals. The idea is that the huipil, so fine and shining, will hide … More More on Fashion
I was standing in line behind a young man who suddenly turned around so that I saw his face, and it was this face. He turned out to be from Saudi Arabia so it all makes sense, but it was still quite a singular experience. Perhaps that is my visit from the other world this … More Lorca Sighting
People come to cry on your shoulder to spread discouragement, but their more important goal is to invade your space and attempt to create a kind of intimacy just beyond your level of comfort or interest. Once you have accepted this level of discomfort, even for just a few minutes, they know you can be … More J’ai compris
