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This sort of thing helps explain a variety of my preferences, e.g., why I prefer living in a rural area to living in a city, why I prefer good old-fashioned paper books to Kindles, and so forth. It strikes me … Continue reading →

As we’ve gotten closer to our due date I’ve noticed a marked difference in behavior between those who know when we’re due and those who can just see that we’re expecting.  Since I’m not terribly big, most people just seem … Continue reading →

At 37 weeks along, our babe is now officially considered “full term.”  As in, full lung capacity for those blood-curdling screams I expect it will let loose once it appears on the scene. Erin

Sydney tosses the instruction manual away and goes out to try to install the car seat.  Erin, having also read the instruction manual, stays inside and cackles to herself. Erin

Sydney recently got an email recruiting players for an intramural softball team for his department.  He couldn’t resist.  So today we went to the sporting goods store, picked up two mitts and a ball, and threw the ball back and … Continue reading →

Dates to keep in mind: – Saturday, April 11, I’m giving a paper at my department.  It would be nice to make that! – Sunday, April 12, is Easter Sunday – Monday, April 13, is Sydney’s mom’s birthday – Tuesday, … Continue reading →

Sydney and I will both be teaching Freshman Writing Seminars this fall.  I’ll be teaching a course on non-linear narratives (stories that play with time and perspective), the course proposal for which I won the fellowship last spring.  This should … Continue reading →

We have been having the same discussion for almost four years now.  It’s time we got an outside view. When I’m sick, I want toast, tea, chicken soup, and apples.  Mild, comforting things. When Sydney’s sick, he wants chili, curry: … Continue reading →