and this week begins, how shall we put it, the “rude awakening” phase where optimism meets actual fall-semester work. Toronto was indeed lovely. As predicted, we did nothing touristy* and instead just hung out with friends. Our hosts, Greg Elmer and Paula Gardner, were even kind enough to throw a party Saturday night where we …
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Last Trip of the Summer
Tomorrow, we are off to Toronto for a couple days. Wish it could be longer, but we’re going to do ABSOLUTELY NO WORK on the trip so it should be nice. We are bringing the French flash cards Carrie made, though. My coursepack is in at the copy shop. All is right with the world.
Finally!
A theory of intelligent design that I can really get behind.
Six Feet Under Finale — No Spoiler
We had some people over and watched the last three episodes in a row. That was pretty harsh. I can honestly say that no show has ever had a longer funeral scene, and no show has ever made me more aware of my own mortality. Maybe that’s because several of the characters are within a …
Me-Meme
Just when you thought blogging wasn’t simply a form of nacissistic self-indulgence comes further proof that it is. My friend Masoo — who I mostly know through online interaction over the last what, 10 years? — posted the following meme on his blog and after seeing the results for a few others, I bit. 1. …
High on Hot Chocolate–Fear and Excitement
I actually think I might be a little wired after consuming what is undoubtedly the best hot chocolate of my life (thank you Babette’s). Also my back is still cold from the rain falling on it while hailing a taxi. Anyway, tonight’s topic is how I am a supreme geek. Specifically, I am always struck …
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So, you heard about the English, but how’s my French?
I’m learning how to put things in the past tense. Didn’t do too bad on this exercise, though my verbal translation was running at about 50%. Still, I can’t complain. Sorry it’s been so quiet here, I’ve been moving office this week and otherwise getting started up, especially with GPD responsibilities. Also shepherding people through …
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