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Last night I got in trouble because my 4.5 hour class got out 1.5 hours early. Now for those of you who are in shock at the idea of keeping students in a class for 4.5 hours–fear not–you are not alone! The class I teach is an introduction to Ethical philosophies, told from a pluralisticContinue reading “Teaching Ethics”

Today is my 30th birthday. There are certain aspects of this event that should trouble me. I have vague memories of driving to San Francisco to visit my mother’s friend when I was young and realizing with horror that this friend, who was my mother’s age–(30) was SINGLE! It just didn’t play out in myContinue reading “Turning 30”

I’m kind of excited by all the things I got to do this weekend. So I’m making a list. Friday: We moved our offices in Bethesda. I no longer have my room with a view. As the office admin, I was responsible for seeing that things came off without a hitch–and they did! Friday night:Continue reading “My fabulous weekend!”

It’s been a while since I wrote a blog. I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather during the past week. I’ve been going through the motions, but I haven’t really enjoyed the motions. I’ve organized my life in such a way that I am doing what I want to be doing, but even myContinue reading “Bouts”

I am excited about this new term. I thoroughly enjoy teaching and I really enjoy making money doing something that I love. I never quite feel adequately ready for a lecture though. But I’ve learned that the more “prepared” I am–the more I’m likely to rush and I don’t listen to the dynamics and theContinue reading “Class is in Session, I am not”

It’s 2:11am. I’m reading about the different clans within American Indian traditions. I think I’m a little nervous for my 4.5 hour class that I get to teach tomorrow night. It’s going to be good, but it’s the first class of the term, and I’m just a little nervous about everything. I cancelled my dentistContinue reading “US History starts tomorrow–strike that–today!”

Sooooo. . . I’m a little humbled. But very pleased!! Go Obama Barack! As for Huckabee–I knew he’d win it, but I can’t say it pleases me.

Iowa Caucuses! Today! Ohmygosh! This is the most exciting election ever! I make no predictions. I hope that Obama wins–but frankly–I’m pretty happy with all the Democratic candidates. As for the Republicans–I secretly hope McCain takes the lead. So these are my hopes: Obama and McCain. These are not my predictions. My predictions are HuckabeeContinue reading “Today is the Day!”

I’ve spent the last two nights watching Bowl Games. I forgot how much I love watching football! I have to decide what I’m doing for my upcoming birthday, and I think I want to either go with a group to dinner and a live show, or I want to have people over to watch oneContinue reading “Football”

I have to say I’m a bit of a Scrooge on New Years Eve. I have too many horrible memories of trying to find a party or have a nice time, only to end up driving alone when the ball drops. I am a bit of a New Years loser. But last night was justContinue reading “Happy New Years!”