In a lonely cabin on the frontier, I, Clinton Rollins, attempting no literary style, pass the time by penning my memories. And as an old man my thoughts wander back: The things that happened fifty years ago … Spanish-Americans I have known — whom I have grown to … More Cardenal: With Walker in Nicaragua, I
I would say you have to commit to whatever you do, from mowing to centering clay to swimming to shore or rowing to the end of the lake; people know this. Committing to do your best – not the best, but your present best – is, in my experience, also the most expedient way of … More On Commitment
I have shorted out a motherboard and I am sad. One must be practical but I feel very sorry for my computer, which I had had only a short time and which I really love. I let it be hurt and I feel terrible. I want to say, though, that the lines of the liberation … More Intrapsychic
I Now that assistant professor from my other department has written about 30% of our grant and done a really good job of it, too. If we win, it may be because of him and I am tempted to write our (i.e., my other) department chair to say so. When I first met this assistant … More Laughing and Singing
Axé.
I really feel like sending a memo to my department chair but (a) this is Saturday, (b) it has not been solicited, and (c) everyone else has apparently written related memos this week and I doubt one more, no matter how good, true, or beautiful, would be helpful. So I will publish the main points … More Comme Undine
C’est un peu cru mais c’est nous-autres, çà-là. Axé.
♦ It is only the middle of September but the heat broke with Tropical Storm Lee and never fully returned. I am giving two midterms tomorrow. LSU was leading Mississippi State 6-3 at halftime, and it must be fall. ♦ Here is a good and interesting course on film, or history through film, given at … More Fall
As the assiduous reader knows, a central subtext of this weblog is Augusto César Sandino‘s “No me rendiré y aquí los espero,” from his response to USMC Captain Gilbert Hatfield’s request for a surrender. “I will not surrender and I await you here.” And the lines of my liberation front shall not be moved. My … More Patria libre o morir
All my Portuguese students this semester are women. I threw the men out in the spring by giving them Bs. They were good but not serious. I am dealing with two Golden Boys right now — you know the type, they were designated Golden Boys at birth. They have had advantages and that is why … More On Golden Boys
