Yes, You Can and Should Garden: A Gardening Primer Part I
An introduction to a series on how to create a low-maintenance garden. Continue Reading
Author: Rose Woodhouse
Kickin’ It Old School, Special Edition
This is the first in a series of posts about an n of 1 experiment. I will attempt to educate my son according to the strictures of a special education guide published in 1866. At a ceremony celebrating the commencement… Continue Reading
The Good Advisor
For those who inexplicably did not read my last post on the topic, Colin McGinn is a relatively bigwig philosopher who resigned from University of Miami rather than face an investigation into sexually suggestive emails sent to a female graduate… Continue Reading
Have I made a terrible mistake?
I just made a big life decision on the side of risk rather than safety. And I’m worried. The chances for anyone getting a tenure track job in philosophy are really small. No one knows for sure, but most people… Continue Reading
I like fauxphilnews as more than a friend
The philosophy world was recently shook by a sub-scandal involving Colin McGinn, a famous philosopher (which means about 2000 people worldwide know who he is). The one book he wrote in one of my areas of expertise, the philosophy of film,… Continue Reading
And I’m back!
Hi all! After a harrowing semester where my kid was quite sick (fine now), I fell so far behind on my teaching that I will get terrible evaluations, and I got a doctorate, I’m here! Dr. Woodhouse, PhD. (Note: from… Continue Reading
Blessing Kids with Special Needs
The new pope Francis I is eschewing trappings of excess. This strikes me as a both a savvy move and morally good move. (Church officials: if you are interesting in consulting atheist Jewish American soccer moms before making theological and/or… Continue Reading
Doping, Blade Running, and Wheelchair Basketball
This is cross-posted on the main page. I would appreciate any comments there. Andrew Sullivan criticizes Jeremy Rozansky’s condemnation of steroid use by claiming that steroid use is perhaps less morally arbitrary than genetic inheritance of athletic ability. I agree with Sullivan that there… Continue Reading
Dementia with Dignity
I’ve been interested in philosophy outreach to the community lately. I coached a high school ethics bowl team in the fall. In two days, I give my first philosophy lecture to a local retirement community. I am ridiculously excited about… Continue Reading
Migraines and Thinking Clearly
I get migraines. Very frequent. Very severe. Luckily, they are fairly well-managed with: medications that have relatively few side effects; enough sleep; enough water; cold enough rooms to sleep in; and avoiding life’s finer pleasures, such as alcohol, chocolate, peanut… Continue Reading