The difference between me and (white) Southerners is that they fear confrontation and I do not. (All you Confederates are bound to lose, and you know it. I realize this is a cheap shot but it’s just so easy, I cannot resist.) The reason they fear confrontation and I do not, is that they are … More I am not a Southerner
45 years ago today; 44 years without Martin; we still have the context for this speech and I wish it were not so, but I listen to it twice a year – 15 January and now. Axé.
I found a tree trimmer, made a deal, and withdrew $600 from one of my hidden savings accounts to pay for it. This completes house projects of the greater size, while I work up to (a) half a roof and (b) exterior paint. Each of these is to be paid for by summer teaching plus … More Spring
I repeat: I will see you in Veracruz, Ver., at the end of May. Axé.
So, I thought I would volunteer to do this since I would like my institution to participate more actively in the program, and since it appeared to mean four hours of work in a place I was going anyway, in exchange for a night in a hotel and a fuel reimbursement — fair enough, if … More Federal Government
Listen closely: Axé.
This is what I have to say on advice for protecting one’s career and not spending too much time on teaching, carajo. I love the atmosphere of a public R-1 and I wish I worked for one that had Ph.D programs in my precise interdisciplinary disciplines, but what I have to say to faculty at … More Public R-1 Faculty Alert
“El triunfo del Arte,” Bolivia 1948. Axé.
For our STUDENTS For our SCHOOLS For our PROFESSION BE AT THE CAPITOL on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 On April 4, the Louisiana Senate will consider bills that will: • Base almost all personnel decisions – your salaries, your tenure and your job itself – on the unproven new teacher evaluation system. • Virtually abolish … More April 4
In full corrido-mania I found this villista, 112 years old. Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 