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January 2008
Delayed
Wednesday, 30 January 2008 11:24 A GMT-07
Now I am three for three (not a good record). Once again, I find myself sitting in an airport delayed. Usually (the last two flights) I have been delayed coming home, usually weather related. Today the weather strikes again. Due to winds, flights int
Good News for Hillary
Thursday, 24 January 2008 8:21 P GMT-07
After much cogitating about the candidates over the last months, I have come down to my choice in the Democratic Primary--Hillary Clinton. Her experience, her ability to play in the international field, and her just plain smartness makes her my candi
Beginning a new semester
Monday, 21 January 2008 9:01 P GMT-07
Here on the eve of the first day of classes, I am finally feeling ready. After cogitating about classes and approaches (trying for once not to radically reinvent everything each semester), I feel good about what is before me for the next 16 or so wee
A Worthwhile Committee
Friday, 18 January 2008 7:54 A GMT-07
Usually I find most committees an annoyance. I attend meetings where the chair doesn't pay attention to either a clear agenda or a time frame. Yesterday, however, was an entirely different story; I spent the day engaged with colleagues, listening
Angelou on Clinton
Monday, 14 January 2008 9:24 P GMT-07
Great video of Maya Angelou discussing her support for Hillary Clinton. Watch it--Angelou again is thoughtful, poised, and oh so lyrical.http://www.cbc.ca/sunday/2008/01/011308_2.html
An Experiment with Discipline
Saturday, 12 January 2008 9:24 P GMT-07
Once it became 2008, I thought I would try an experiment that demanded a bit of discipline. Intrigued by the possibility of Project365, I decided to create my own Project 365. A simple thought at first, committing to take a picture a day for the enti
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Why I Haven't Been Blogging Regularly
Sunday, 6 January 2008 8:57 P GMT-07
even though I have plenty of thoughts and blogs rolling around in my head.
Top CDs of 2007
Tuesday, 1 January 2008 2:58 P GMT-07
I have been composing this in my head for several weeks now, and finally, here goes.It's a daunting task to attempt to
