I am having flashbacks. Not the kind you have from hallucinogenic drugs, but the kind you have from memories of the past that were stored in some location in your brain that you were completely unaware of. Ever since I arrived at the hotel former escapades have been coming back in pieces. My last trip [...]
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Borrowed time…
Well, here I am in Orlando on borrowed time. That is to say that I am blogging on Mary Senger's computer which she so graciously allowed me to borrow for this purpose. Mary and I are IAEM conference roomies for the second year running. What we discover when we get to the IAEM conference each year is [...]
The power of music…
They have a commercial out now where an eclectic group of folks are singing Rick James' song, Super Freak, and as a consequence of that commercial that song is now running through my mind in a repetitive loop. The song is stuck in my brain and rattling around in my head and clearly doesn’t recognize [...]
Dateless in West Fargo…
I have sinned and repented; as such, I will not be dressing up this year for Halloween. I am acutely aware from past transgressions that I have done enough in this arena. Too many photos of me in old costumes lying around to remind me of the reality of what seems like a good idea [...]
FINALLY.
I have not mentioned in my blog that for many moons now I have been trudging along trying to complete my dissertation. The trudging has not been a result of any one else impeding me, but instead has been a result of so many other opportunities being placed before the work-laden dissertation process. I have [...]
Don’t be this guy…
With Halloween landing on a Saturday this year I think it is particularly valuable to emphasize how important it is to make smart choices and to keep yourself and others safe. If you are going to drink, don't drive and don't be this guy...know your limits. This concludes this Halloween safety message. Day one hundred [...]
What makes up a community?
What makes up a community? Is it geography, shared interests, or perhaps something more (or even something less)? I reflect upon this as I feel I am a part of so many communities. I am part of the Fargo/Moorhead community generally and the West Fargo community more specifically. I am part of the academic community [...]
THE NEW FORTY 