What I’ve done in 2015. This is what a teaching scholar looks like. I accomplished what follows during 2015 while teaching a 4-4-3 load with a one semester sabbatical in the Fall, for which I am grateful to my current institution. What could your teaching scholars accomplish with better support? I know quite a few,Continue reading “2015 in Review”
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Latest on Sequart: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
My latest for Sequart.org: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Awakens and Awakens…” is now available. Just a warning, though: massive spoilers.
Jordan Klepper: Good Guy with a Gun
Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah produced a two-part video designed to test the theory that “the only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” In the first segment, he went through a gun training workshop in Florida to become eligible for a concealed carry permit that isContinue reading “Jordan Klepper: Good Guy with a Gun”
A Fractured Conjuring: Now Available
I’m proud to have represented Marty’s latest novel, A Fractured Conjuring, so that we can all finally see his brilliant work given a little bit of the recognition and support it deserves. I took on the role of literary agent just for this novel — just to see my friend finally published with a decentContinue reading “A Fractured Conjuring: Now Available”
UW Struggle: “Efficiencies!” Edition (Unblocked!) | Sad Iron
Great essay by Chuck Ryback about the forces working against quality higher ed. — Jim Once, after an amazing plate of sweet-and-sour pork, I cracked open a fortune cookie that read, “Soon you will shit yourself. Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 12.” I think back to this vicissitude … Source: UW Struggle: “Efficiencies!” Edition (Unblocked!) | SadContinue reading “UW Struggle: “Efficiencies!” Edition (Unblocked!) | Sad Iron”
The Philosophy of Contemporary Song 