Monthly Archives: November 2008

When we started dating Sydney introduced me to the Penner-men tradition of “night lunch,” which amounts to a sizable bedtime snack.  Or, more accurately, the fourth meal of the day.  When Sydney and Nelson get together, we see a lot … Continue reading →

I think one of the things I am most thankful for is that I was spared Black Friday shopping. I’ve always thought there was something a bit odd about Black Friday shopping — you spend a day being thankful for … Continue reading →

Nosebleeds.  I had never gotten a nosebleed in my life until I came to Ithaca, when by March even I ended up with a nosebleed after 6 months of dry winter air.  But this past week I’ve had a nosebleed … Continue reading →

Anytime I need a good laugh I take a look at the “what to name your baby” websites.  I know that naming is a very personal thing and something of a minefield, so I will attempt to keep an open … Continue reading →

We’ve been quiet on the blog, which you might take as an indication of how life’s been recently.  Classes are winding up as we get into Thanksgiving.  I think I’m now done with French (yes!) and will need to buckle … Continue reading →

Recently I got very happy when I learned that I had a paper accepted to a conference in Boston next spring.  A good event, close to home, and a chance to see my college roommate, Lisa; what more could one … Continue reading →

So far I think I’ve done a pretty good job of not worrying this pregnancy to death.  Especially when you consider that I am surrounded by a number of older, more experienced women who periodically turn to me with furrowed … Continue reading →

… is that you become the victim for millions of people who apparently have nothing better to do than to infer all manner of grand conclusions from every trivial detail about how you talk, dress, act, and so forth. If … Continue reading →

My take on the effects of PowerPoint and overhead projectors: – Though ostensibly “aids” to the presentation, they prevent both audience and presenter from focusing on each other. The audience stares blankly at the projection while listening to a disembodied … Continue reading →

When I went in to get the oil changed today I learned that I’d worn my tires down to the bars and needed to replace them. Let’s be clear about this: I hate buying tires. Emphatically. Hate. Which is why … Continue reading →