Today is the first day of the new semester. Today is the first first day of the new semester in 25 years where I am not preparing to teach because... I am on sabbatical! Sabbatical: "an extended period of paid time away from work, an opportunity for travel and study outside of regular job roles … Continue reading A Wide Open Space
A terrible cold with intermittent laryngitis has landed on me hard this week, and I am praying I am human by the time I have to speak awkwardly over the phone to a search committee at noon on Friday. I've been drinking tea nonstop, and have had various remedies suggested, including drinking a diet soda … Continue reading Sucking Lemons
Sheila squillante 