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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Celebrate. Fret. Repeat.
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
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On library books
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
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turkeys
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?
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Day Two went much better
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
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Strange thoughts
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
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Oh, the joys of Day-One surprises
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
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I’m writing to gloat
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
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Summer weather
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
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Happy thoughts
Our friends, David and Lisa, just announced their pregnancy on their blog. In addition to my happiness for them, I have to say, I’ve been walking around just a bit happier all day long . . . Erin
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School’s in session
Sydney begins TAing tomorrow, and I start teaching on Monday. It’s official: school’s here. And we’re not ready for it. We haven’t been to the garden in ages, I don’t have enough of my syllabus mapped out, we intended to … Continue reading
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