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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Not soon enough
From CNN, some Illinois state workers, clowning around while changing signs: “Was that quick enough?” one worker said to laughter. An employee standing nearby as the picture was taken away said, “Do we need someone to throw a shoe?” About … Continue reading
Ads on the ‘book
Three ads from Facebook: Free Govt Money, Part Time Jobs, Ties 4/$1. I do need more ties… Continue reading
500
I recently finished teaching our graduate program’s sole required course, ENG 500, formerly “Introduction to Graduate Studies,” now “Theory and the Practice of English Studies.” Most of us remember this kind of course. Its purpose: get students into the habit of … Continue reading
Posted in Composition, Teaching
Tagged 500, english, English studies, graduate, profdev, professionalization, theory
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Morons after McNabb
Two stupid Arizona Cardinals fans thought it would be funny to hassle Eagles QB Donovan McNabb since the Cardinals and Eagles were playing in the NFC championship. They planted a flag in his yard. He was a good sport and … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
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Engage
A million other people have written to celebrate today’s inauguration; the myriad reasons why we should be glad for the end of all things Bush and welcome the start of all things Obama. I’m most happy about our new president’s … Continue reading
Sunday night in Illinois
Sunday night. My girls are in Florida. I’m in a cold house. Since they’ve been gone I’ve set the thermostat low and learned to type wearing liner gloves. Set about working, running, reading, writing. The cats are huddling on a … Continue reading
On the road 2009
Exercise goals for 2008: run, bike, and swim once a week. Continue reading
Posted in Running
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