First: apologies for the radio silence. I have been futilely applying for jobs, finishing up the dissertation, and teaching two classes. As I finish up job apps, I should have a bit more time. There are a series of posts… Continue Reading
Over at the main page, Mike posed the following question: If the GOP announced today that they have been wrong about gay marriage, asked for forgiveness and called for an immediate legalization in all 50 states… would you be any… Continue Reading
A little while back, I expressed myself inelegantly on Twitter. Specifically, I admitted to having a crush on Emma Watson, erstwhile Hermione. In response, fellow Ordinary Sam indicated that perhaps there was something a wee bit unseemly about a fellow… Continue Reading
I was no great fan of Mitt Romney’s, as I think I’ve already made quite clear. I didn’t like him. I didn’t vote for him. I’m glad he lost. However, as much fun as it has been to watch people… Continue Reading
I give a lot of shots in my office. At my last job the medical assistants did it, but at my current gig (which I love far too much to mind) the doctors give them ourselves. Understandably, this means I… Continue Reading
So I’m engaged. Actually, hold that thought. Before I launch into full-on exultation, I’d just like to say “thank you.” As sentimental as this will doubtless sound, I took a lot of comfort in the warm wishes and affection of… Continue Reading
First of all, I’m just going to put it out there that I am almost certainly going to be a wreck tonight until: 1) They call Ohio, and 2) They call the results of Question 1 in Maine. For those… Continue Reading
A couple of weeks ago, I submitted my ballot. Because I am afflicted with a weird case of mild obsessive-compulsive disorder/anxiety, I checked and double-checked and then checked again that I had filled in the ovals by the names and… Continue Reading
A little over a week ago, we went to visit the Better Half’s family. It was one of our niece’s birthday, and all of the various cousins were assembled. As is his wont, the Critter tore around like a madman… Continue Reading
As you may have perhaps gathered, the Better Half and I like to watch a certain amount of television. While I also enjoy more solitary pursuits like running and reading, when it comes to how we like to unwind at… Continue Reading