That’s what friends are for

Facebook is a fascinating petri dish. Where else can you find people from all aspects of your life hanging out, sharing information and ribbing each other? Facebook makes it possible for people to have exchanges like this: Granted, as evidenced above, typed words and computer protection can make people say things they might not say [...]

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Now featuring the Cat Herder Extraordinaire

As I mentioned in my last post, I taught a creative writing workshop at a community center in Jacksonville last week. Ages: 9-13 Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Days: Monday – Friday Me: Completely wiped out There’s a huge difference between teaching 9 year olds and teaching 13 year olds, and there were three [...]

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The Possibly Haunted Mansion

It should come as no surprise that I’m not interested in “normal.” I like quirks. So the little venture I’ve taken out of town this week is right up my alley. I agreed to teach a summer creative writing workshop for 9-13-year-olds in Jacksonville, Fla. You’re shocked, I know. More about the teaching experience later. [...]

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More redneckery

Just when you thought it was safe to read my blog again, I bring you more photos from the Redneck Games! (Hey, I allowed a few days for your system to get back to normal after Sunday’s post.) If you are thinking about attending next year’s Redneck Games, you should know this: It is hotter [...]

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Redneckery afoot

This week I submitted the final version of my dissertation and the corresponding paperwork. One of my first activities as a new Ph.D.? Attend the 2011 Redneck Games. Allow me to take you on an amazing journey with this gallery of images.

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Copper comes a-calling

No Fourth of July celebration is complete without a visit from the Po-Po. Usually, the Po-Po visit the neighbors across the street. But last night, we earned a talking-to. We have become “The Other.” Why? This (and its ilk): Friends from Florida and relatives from South Carolina brought some treats from their respective states. Unfortunately, [...]

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Signs of life

Today I saw two signs that merit a mention.

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