Procrastadabbler

I’m contemplating my research agenda and my summer teaching load. I’ve come to the realization that trying to do too much results in too little being done.
For instance, I am reworking the summer course. It used to be taught by a different person, who did a fine job, but the readings didn’t work for me [...]

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Admittedly, Facebook can be a tremendous time leech. But, I’m finding it also provides access to a powerful support network. One of my former students (who’s now a facebook friend), just posted that her Grandmother died. Over the past year there have been numerous posts by this person about her Grandmother’s deteriorating health and the [...]

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As I was reading a few poems this morning, it came to me that poems and literature are to be savored not studied. When I read a poem, I roll it around in my mouth like a lovely wine and appreciate that subtle nuances that make up its many layers. The same with the novel [...]

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I came away from AERA with so many ideas. I had a great extended conversation with one of the smartest people I know, and she really pushed me to think about some important issues. As such, I now am thinking about writing a literature review that addresses at least some of her concerns. And there’s [...]

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An amazing orchestra put together through auditions conducted through youtube.

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