Thanksgiving is a mixed bag here, and I’ve gotten into a habit of doing something non-traditional for it. I tried doing the usual Thanksgiving with the Norwegian family, but it ended up feeling like just another meal, and I ended up feeling rather depressed about the entire thing—so we don’t do that. For now, anyway. [...]
I know, I know; I’m way off my projected update schedule and owe half the planet an e-mail. Hang tight; I have 30 more of the 120 students with essays and conferences, and 20 with assignments. Then both groups are done. Look for an update in the next few days. In the meantime, guess what [...]
By the way, this is today: It’s the first snow of the season.
I told Lois Moore recently that if I found that elusive genie, I was going to wish myself up a secretary or administrator to help me keep everything straight. Of course, I was in the middle of cleaning out the file cabinet and filing what was surely a year’s worth of accumulated notes and paperwork [...]
If you’re having trouble with perspective, the white stuff on top of the trash bin is what came down in less than 48 hours. Just sayin’.