Author Archives: fustianist

Growing up with a car-obsessed brother, I got to know my makers and models and the rough cost of the pricey cars he had pictures of around his room.  I’m not sure if that stood me in good stead over … Continue reading →

Partly as a result of the recent turmoil on Wall Street, there has been more discussion of Republican and Democratic economic policies. This strikes me as a salutary shift. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that much of the discussion is based on … Continue reading →

Sydney’s off to another conference this weekend (this one closer, shorter, and just for fun), so I’m on my own. Last night we watched two episodes of “Blue Planet” and shelled pinto beans.  Who says you can’t farm by sitting … Continue reading →

Thus far I’ve left Sydney to make the political posts, since I have felt I’m getting my fill from what are rather lengthy discussions with him at home and all the media I’ve been able to get my hands on. … Continue reading →

This is the first semester in awhile that I find myself not in the front of a classroom, responsible for 17 or more minds. Instead, I’m a student in another’s classroom, mucking my way through French with the rest. I’ve … Continue reading →

Last night Sydney and I “put up” the corn.  All 121 ears of it!  That means we can look forward to 30 wonderful mashed-potatoes-and-corn meals in the next year.  Yum.  What you may not know is that Sydney grows super-sweet … Continue reading →

I’m guessing he’ll post more later, but by his reports the conference went well, his comments were well received, and he got to talk to interesting people.  His plane got in fairly late last night, so we went to early … Continue reading →

I would have Mondays be an easier day than they tend to be.  Although our schedules change each semester, one thing that never seems to change is that Monday is a long, full, hit-the-ground-running kind of day.  Sydney should get … Continue reading →

The New York Times reports an increase in lottery ticket sales as of late, due in part to the economic downturn.  Some states are seeing record years. I can’t help but think that those who shrug it off as “discretionary … Continue reading →

Since Sydney ventured an anecdote, I thought I might as well.  I’ve noticed that I tend to bop through life without noticing which college campus I’m on.  If I pass a jogger here who is wearing a Yale sweatshirt, it … Continue reading →