California, linda y querida

14/12/2011

This is from before I was born, but it still applies. To really go to California, you must speak Spanish and drive north on the Golden Gate Bridge, as I will do later today. Axé, Mariano Vallejo, viejo traidor sin opciones. Here is a video with which I identify more closely. Axé.

Final Exam

12/12/2011

Among vidéos reçus, I have this as a sample final examination format. I did spend a certain amount of time before the PhD examination, practicing ways of summarizing Proust. Axé.

Illich, again

12/12/2011

In convivial institutions (and the societies they make up) modern technologies serve ‘politically interrelated individuals rather than managers’. (Illich 1975: 12). Such institutions are characterized by ‘their vocation of service to society, by spontaneous use of and voluntary participation in them by all members of society (Gajardo 1994: 716). Ivan Illich (1975a) uses “convivial” as … More Illich, again

Winter Break

12/12/2011

Some things to do: – review 1 book – resubmit at least 1 if not 2 mss., or put them together into 1 and submit – rework departmental and own websites – seriously prepare all classes – visit bookstores – rifle through current print journals at at least 1 major library – do annual report … More Winter Break

Spring Semester

11/12/2011

In the spring, I will teach Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes are senior level, the easiest level, and I have taught these particular courses before. Mondays, I will do research and then prepare classes. Wednesdays, I will do research, prepare classes and occasionally attend a meeting. I will grade and hold office hours Tuesday and … More Spring Semester

On Space

10/12/2011

I am harvesting blood oranges. Usually they are killed by hurricanes or frost, but now there are very many, red and sweet. We are finishing the semester, so of course it is orange-time. The academic advisors keep saying you must save time, “protect” it like a fortress, but with all due respect to time, I … More On Space