Real posts will resume ....

At some point. I AM working on my Scientiae submission (they're due Monday, and the theme is awesome.) I'll also try to schedule some re-posts for while I am gone.

But at the moment, I am a bit busy getting ready for the trip, writing exams, etc. Plus, the media have discovered that there is a local -ology crisis going on and the PR people on campus have discovered that there's a new assistant professor who's supposedly an expert on the subject.

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(to borrow a meme from La Isis) Dear Students, I understand that you took your exams on Monday and that our class meets next on Wednesday. I know that you are anxious to find out how you are doing in the class. Believe it or not, I am anxious to know how well I am in doing in helping you learn the…
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You go girl. . . .
Ciao