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RIP Ray Bradbury
I wanted to write something about Ray Bradbury -
The Weakness in Me
Robinson's death has hit me hard. Also, the general feeling of doglessness. I haven't been without a dog, except for when on holiday, for eighteen years. And only for brief periods in my whole life. And maybe I'm at the best of times a bit lonely, and a dog is a comforting Presence in one's life, even when it is old and infirm and sleeping most ( Read more... ) -
Profound Gifts
My tribute to Robinson, blogged elsewhere. -
Happy Happy
All the blessings of the season to my dear flist. May you be rich with friendship, light and laughter. -
The Good News Is...
I have awesome students ( Read more... ) -
Some Improvement
So the double booking was solved by giving me an online section of one course instead of the physical one at the impossible time. I have an online version of this course already built, but will need to create new material for a new unit (on Watchmen) that I've been planning to incorporate this year in the face-to-face version, and will need to ( Read more... ) -
Aaargh!
Which of the following unpleasant scheduling factors do you think pertains in my schedule this term?
A) Five days per week
B) An evening class
C) One day with three classes in one day
D) Back-to-back classes
E) Late Friday afternoon class
F) All of the above ( Read more... ) -
Good Things from Today
Lunch with a friend.
Unexpected sunshine.
Realizing that I have laughed spontaneously more since I acquired Simon than I have for a long time.
New sneakers!
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