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As I recall, Sydney is supposed to be the one provoking the public, whereas I was supposed to keep you posted on the goings-on of our house.  Resuming that role, we’re going to be traveling to Rhode Island tomorrow to … Continue reading →

  Here’s a NYTimes article about the increase in sex and violence in the films shown on flights: My two favorite quotations: “Parents have to be responsible for the actions of their kids — whether they shouldn’t look at the … Continue reading →

I’ve been working pretty hard recently to compile a reading list in preparation for my exams in the spring.  I’ve emailed my advisor various versions of lists and spent quite a bit of time pouring over journals to see what … Continue reading →

Sometimes I wonder why I buy so many books.  I have just compiled a reading list for one of the three parts of my big exam in the spring, and I’m now trying to figure out how many/which books I’ll … Continue reading →

This morning on our way to school, we had to stop while 24 wild turkeys ambled across the road. Wouldn’t that be a great excuse for being late?

Closed windows, air conditioning, lengthy and funny introductions, a short story in front of us; much better. Erin P.S. When I explain to people that Sydney and I attend graduate school in the same school, same building, in departments that … Continue reading →

My friend Heidi is having to pull off a wedding next May with the bridal party scattered all over the world.  As a result, she asked us to send in our measurements, and then she would send us a dress.  … Continue reading →

Teaching my first day held a few surprises. I’m teaching in a beautiful room that reminds me of Yale: lots of windows, nice light, old-fashioned metalwork around the windowframes.  But the builders should have thought a bit more about location.  … Continue reading →

Sydney and I stopped by the garden this afternoon with the intent of looting the place.  We hauled away tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, zinnias, and a few other things, but more importantly we also hauled in 125 ears of corn.  And … Continue reading →

Sweltering in 92-degree heat.  Since a couple of days earlier this week had me scrambling for turtlenecks, my internal thermometer and I are confused. Erin