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i made a post on tumblr about the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, and it was reblogged by one of the writers and "liked" by the actress playing Lydia.
I AM SO PSYCHED

Ozzy and Rex are so smart, someday we're going to see them having this conversation. On second thought, scratch that: Ozzy can't see laser pointers.

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My spring break starts on Thursday. It is Saturday. I just finished my spring break homework. Mwa ha ha ha!

I put the discussion of fan fiction in my article on Chaucer's Anelida and Arcite. My only worry is that this discussion was only supposed to be 2 pages or so, and it's 4. Once I sink my teeth into the luscious topic of the history of fan ( Read more... )

Have had some lovely socialization this weekend. After teaching on Friday, the other two TAs for Dr. V, Dave and Lorien, and I all went to Jackie O's for drinks/soda/munchies. We had a very fun chat--Lorien and I explained fan fiction and various aspects of fan culture to Dave, who pointed out such mind-boggling questions as, "In Air Force One, ( Read more... )

I'm reading a book on Tolkien's sources for a book review project for my bibliography and methods class. One of the early chapters talks about how one needs in a source study not only to make a good argument for the source, but also to explain why the author's use of that source is significant. It's not enough to say "he used the story of Ceyx and ( Read more... )

One of the stories I forgot to tell about swing dancing was that I got in a hip-to-hip position at one point with a partner and then we realized we were stuck together. He had a pen in his pocket with the clip thing on the outside, and it got clipped to my pocket ( Read more... )

Your job is now your Time Lord name. The last digit of your phone number is the current regeneration you are in. The nearest clothing item to your right is now the most notable item in your current wardrobe. The last person you texted is your current companion. Your favorite word is now your catchphrase.I'm The Professor (sounds better than The ( Read more... )

My grandma just got a facebook account. She friended me, and when I went on the page to comment, I discovered that my cousin Adam had written, "You don't have a name. I only knew who it was by your birthday ( Read more... )

My one big thought as I finish watching Merlin s4e3: ( Cut for spoiler )

If you want five questions, tell me the three things that most attract you to a fandom, or just say "I'd like five questions, please". You can also tell me your three things (I am curious!) and request no questions, if you'd rather.
( my five questions )