It is hard to believe that the book I seek is only in 2 libraries worldwide and that software wants me to request the one in England (held, I believe, in a non-circulating section of the library) and not the one in Texas. Another book I seek, costs $100 to buy. If it were less … More Interlibrary loan
I think most of our seniors are not prepared for college. It becomes evident senior year because nowadays, that is the first year in which actual college level work is not only hoped for or expected, but required. I am not sure how to handle all of this, what to do about it, but I … More Frustrating, frustrated, frustration
Estos, Fabio, ¡ay dolor!, que ves ahora campos de soledad, mustio collado, fueron un tiempo Itálica famosa. Aquí de Cipión la vencedora colonia fue; por tierra derribado yace el temido honor de la espantosa muralla, y lastimosa reliquia es solamente de su invencible gente. Sólo quedan memorias funerales donde erraron ya sombras de alto ejemplo … More Estos, Fabio
How much do students know about you? It appears that they know (correctly) that I had two straight parents who did not divorce, and one brother. They do not know more although they guess (incorrectly) that I am (a) Mexican or Argentine, (b) from “Europe,” and (c) lesbian (reasons for this are wearing black, not … More Une question
It is cheaper for me to stay longer at my conference location than I need to than it is for me to stay less time, and this does not mean missing any more classes than I absolutely must. Therefore, I get to spend a week and two weekends in Mexico in October and I will … More Money and a room of one’s own
While I was driving I thought of various poems I would have written when I stopped, except that I never got to stop early enough because of road construction and traffic. They were in a certain style and now the New Yorker has published one like them. I do not generally like the poems the … More Un poème
The question for the last throw was “Where is home?” This throw is on the shape of the coming academic year, after the eclipse and a change in governance. It merits thought. Heart of the matter/the present: 3 of Swords Challenge/obstacle: Son of Swords (Knight) Root of the question: The Star (XVII); The Star in … More Arc of the year
Astrology for the eclipse. Statistics on study abroad. Axé.
When I finish my syllabi I will write a Fulbright letter and we will work on materials for Asymptote. Axé.
Here, reading: Jesús Sepúlveda. Chile. Festival Internacional de Poesía. Medellín. Axé.
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