When I open Facebook, one of the things I learn is which of my former students are shipping out to Afghanistan and Iraq; I see their friends wishing them well. Two left this afternoon; I had no idea they had even gone into the military. Their friends rushed in to talk about “when you get … More Equinox
When did they first know they would teach, people ask; others, how did you choose your major? I, as we know, point out that for various reasons having to do with the realities of professions I might do well to have another, and that I know what that would be; I have noted before that … More When Did You Know Your Subject?
I spent too much time poring over microfilm and now I have to finish grading. I don’t know how long it will take but if I say 5 minutes per exam that will be 300 minutes or 5 hours. That was for effect but the audio is better here. Axé.
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.
coldhearted scientist وداد 