Historical Archives
Nearly everyone in the academic blog world has made a comment about the Virginia Tech tragedy. A couple of people have mentioned the issue of gun control. But the media pundits are blaming video games and horror movies. I’m watching MSNBC right now and Scarborough has been trying to cut off the one guy who…
I didn’t mind last week’s cold snap. As we drove across Pennsylvania to visit the in-laws, we marveled at the snow and giggled a little at how silly it was to have snow in April. But now, it’s gone too far. A two-hour school delay in April? Snow? In mid-April? This is crazy. I’m of…
Well, duh. Maybe instead of worrying about whether people are having sex, we should help kids learn how to do so safely. Please consider donating to my efforts in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure
I’m off to New York for the day and my brain is full. Some things to spur conversation: What’s the future of digital music? How long can the RIAA play the bully and get away with it? Related to that, how does a “traditional” college thrive in the digital age? What changes need to occur…
Some of you may have read about or seen interviews with Leslie Bennetts, the author of The Feminine Mistake, a book that discusses the issue of women who choose to stay at home. In her book, she says that staying at home is the mistake. I first saw Bennetts on The Today Show while we…
It’s kind of funny that this is even a question, but for women with children, it is. I guess it should be a question for men with children, but it isn’t. I’ve been thinking about my recent post and stumbled onto another one with a similar theme. Before I was married, I never questioned whether…
Hanging out with the nephews was pretty fun. They’re pretty darn cute. Having a cold while visiting people kind of sucks. Being tired and spreading germs everywhere does not make me a very good houseguest. Ready to be home in my own bed. It’s freaking snowing here! Parts of the highway closed for construction. Gah!…
Reading to the twins Originally uploaded by lorda. This is what I’ve been doing for the last 24 hours. Hanging out with the nephews. Most of the time, things are relatively calm. At the moment, the older brother is having a breakdown, so I’m hiding in the bedroom. Please consider donating to my efforts in…
I’m at my brother-in-law and his wife’s house, which is filled with kids, the oldest of which is 3. Since my youngest is 7, it’s an adjustment to be around such young children. I will admit to not really liking other people’s children until they get to an age where you can carry on a…
I printed it. I went to New York. I’m copying it and mailing it today. I did all the important things in New York. Went to the Museum of Art and FAO Schwartz. Wandered through Central Park, followed by dinner at Friday’s. Doesn’t everyone go to Friday’s when they go to New York? Geeky Girl…
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