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Saturday in brief(s) … or: is that a shawarma in your pocket?

My alarm went off on time, but my speakers … ah, my speakers.

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Conference: Day/Afternoon #1

Last night after I returned from drinks with Andrea, Lynn, and Liz at the wine cellar, as I told Lynn I would when we got off the bus, I decided to use up my space apples in an apple pie. … Continue reading

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Layla and Cocaine

Up to Clapton, Eric. After that? … well, the Eurhythmics make an appearance, along with Evanescence. “Evangescence” by Hugo von Hofmannsthal And still upon my cheek I feel their breath. How can it be, these days that were so near … Continue reading

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Saturday, “Scientist Studies,” so many books …

Saturday Let’s keep it short. It’s Saturday. I have better things to do than waste time online writing little missives for myself. I had planned on Saturday being a productive day … do some shopping, some cleaning, you name it. … Continue reading

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You all walk with the sailors of Gaul, O women.

I “Mein blaues Klavier” Ich habe zu Hause ein blaues Klavier Und kenne doch keine Note. Es steht im Dunkel der Kellertür seitdem die Welt verrohte. Es spielen Sternenhände vier — Die Mondfrau sang im Boote — Nun tanzen die … Continue reading

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A New Year, A New Season

I Early in the morning I finally hit the sack after pushing my way through season five in all its glory. Seven hours later I was awakened by the ring of the phone as Andrew called, nominally to wish me … Continue reading

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Midmonth: the semester ends not with a bang but a whimper

1. The semester is “over” — except for hours and hours of grading. 2. Obligatory Friday Pamela Anderson quote: “When [Howard] Stern asked her why she married Kid Rock in the first place — after divorcing Tommy Lee, she once … Continue reading

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