Monthly Archives: October 2008

This afternoon I got a call from a very pleasant older-sounding gentleman who began his talk with “Hi, I’m calling from the Nielson Ratings . . .”  Right about then I started to shake with mirth.  But I answered his … Continue reading →

We’ve finished shelling this year’s bean crop. Varieties, clockwise from the left: Hidatsa Shield Figure, Koronis Purple, Topaz Pinto, Austrian Red Kidney, Jacob’s Gold, and Berwick (two bowls). Sydney

I’ve been doing some reading up recently on when pregnant women begin to “show.”  Not only does it vary widely, but the descriptions of the shapes of women that are more and less likely to show early on were outrageously … Continue reading →

We just made one of our biannual pilgrimages to the library book sale, resulting in a credit card charge of $10,000.75. Sydney

“You may feel the need to touch my stomach.  Beware that I may feel the need to clock you before you get there.  I’m very protective.” Erin (to be worn when out in out in public, and not when amongst … Continue reading →

After French class yesterday three of us found ourselves walking the same way through campus.  With midterm season in the air, I wasn’t surprised when one kid started wondering whether the class was curved.  As he talked he used a … Continue reading →

I’ve had a number of inquisitive mothers and grandmothers asking about what I know about the baby thus far, how soon I’ll know x, y, and z, and all sorts of other things that I get the impression a number … Continue reading →

So this next week or two is looking to be busy.  Good thing my energy is back to at least 75% normal capacity!  This weekend: 1) is the twice-annual library booksale, meaning that Sydney and I hope to be at … Continue reading →

In the past two weeks I’ve stumbled across two incredible examples of something I haven’t myself before been able to put into words: good teaching is that which moves the students to accept responsibility for their learning and assures them … Continue reading →

Before I go getting myself in trouble, I was hoping to consult about pronouns.  Sydney and I aren’t going to find out the sex of the child before the birth, so it’s difficult edging around gendered pronouns when we talk … Continue reading →