My Idea of a Book Review

My Idea of a Book Review

by | Mar 21, 2015 | Uncategorized

I don’t listen to Mountain Goats much so I don’t know if John Darnielle is “one of the best lyricists of his generation,” as he is “widely considered.” I do wonder how he can compete with Rich Krueger: In a coffeeshop window he straightened his tie And...

The Ten-Year Process, Part 2

by | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized

Continued from 3/19/15 “Actually, of course, it’s the tenure process, referring to the academic practice of hazing a probationary faculty member until they pass all your tests or go away. From the French, tenir, meaning to take, hold.”   Years...

The Ten-Year Process, Part 1

by | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

Actually, of course, it’s the tenure process, referring to the academic practice of hazing a probationary faculty member until they pass all your tests or go away. From the French, tenir, meaning to take, hold. I entered the tenure process at a School Which Will...
Successes and Failures of a Friday

Successes and Failures of a Friday

by | Mar 14, 2015 | Uncategorized

I did all these things yesterday, listed in order of occurrence, not importance. Success: Kettlebell workout, respecting and protecting my injured adductor. Success: 3rd day posting in a row. Failure: Too much time spent focused on finding / creating graphic:...

What Do I Write About Today?

by | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized

I have written and deleted or saved a couple versions of this post. I’m running out of time and I need to get something on the page, raw and ragged as it may be, before my timer goes off. Some days I spend too much time playing Nonograms and listening to Jon...