Archive for November, 2004

Christmas Season is here

November 29, 2004

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ell, Thanksgiving has come and gone, leaving a few extra pounds on this sorry-ass body of mine. And now Christmas season is upon us. Ho-ho-ho. Time to warm up the credit card and buy presents that I really can’t afford… Oh well.
In the spirit of this jolly season, I have loaded a song that [...]

Christmas Season is here

November 29, 2004

W

ell, Thanksgiving has come and gone, leaving a few extra pounds on this sorry-ass body of mine. And now Christmas season is upon us. Ho-ho-ho. Time to warm up the credit card and buy presents that I really can’t afford… Oh well.
In the spirit of this jolly season, I have loaded a song that [...]

Senryu Tsubame 川柳 September

November 28, 2004

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rom msbLiSs: “See, you can observe how your online students’ poetry is evolving with the feedback you provide and the model of others to follow. =o)” Well, I’m glad you appreciate it. Although, work has prevented me from keeping up lately. It is truly time consuming. Maybe if I charge tuition? Should I open a [...]

Senryu Tsubame 川柳 September

November 28, 2004

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rom msbLiSs: “See, you can observe how your online students’ poetry is evolving with the feedback you provide and the model of others to follow. =o)” Well, I’m glad you appreciate it. Although, work has prevented me from keeping up lately. It is truly time consuming. Maybe if I charge tuition? Should I open a [...]

When a groove turns into a rut

November 27, 2004

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ometimes things get into a rut without me even noticing them. I work 24/7 it seems. At school, I teach, talk to students during office hours, prepare for class the next day, then go home and continue to work–grading papers, doing more class prep. In addition to these responsibilities, I respond to requests for letters [...]

When a groove turns into a rut

November 27, 2004

S

ometimes things get into a rut without me even noticing them. I work 24/7 it seems. At school, I teach, talk to students during office hours, prepare for class the next day, then go home and continue to work–grading papers, doing more class prep. In addition to these responsibilities, I respond to requests for letters [...]

Xanga changes

November 26, 2004

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hange is an inevitable part of life. Some for the good, some for the bad. What I need to work on is my ability to accept it and deal with it on its terms. This is, of course, easier said than done. But then, some of the changes make things easier anyway. Take Xanga for [...]

Xanga changes

November 26, 2004

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hange is an inevitable part of life. Some for the good, some for the bad. What I need to work on is my ability to accept it and deal with it on its terms. This is, of course, easier said than done. But then, some of the changes make things easier anyway. Take Xanga for [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2004

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here are many reasons to be thankful for, truly… I just need a minute or two to think of a few… um. Yeah… like, I’m still alive, although that’s debatable. As much work as I have now, I’d be better off dead… or maybe I’m so caught up in the grind I feel like part [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2004

T

here are many reasons to be thankful for, truly… I just need a minute or two to think of a few… um. Yeah… like, I’m still alive, although that’s debatable. As much work as I have now, I’d be better off dead… or maybe I’m so caught up in the grind I feel like part [...]