I'm going to be a bit distracted until the weekend and maybe even longer. My annual self-evaluation is due to our Personnel Committee fairly soon, and I also have book reviews, letters of recommendation, student theses, and a few lesser service requirements to clear off my desk. And of course there are class preps to be done.
I have scheduled some posts, but don't expect anything major for a few days.
(The only respite is that I'm going to see The Chieftains play tomorrow night.)
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