Okay so maybe it’s not tyranny, but the last day of classes does have that pull down the evil head busts and throw confetti in the streets. Especially since this is like the last day ever. Ever until I decide getting a PhD is an endeavor worth pursuing. Give me forever, it’s not long at all ( Read more... )

March is Women’s History Month, celebrating great women who inspired and promoted changed. From scientist to politician regardless of background and class this month honors those who have come before us and inspire women and girls today ( Read more... )

The Rulers of the Labyrinth, Things are not always what they seem with these two.

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Cheers to The King’s Speech! The Academy got this one right ( Read more... )

So Here are my picks for the Oscars

Best Picture: The King’s Speech
Best Actor: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
Best Support Actor: Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech
Best Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Best Supporting Actress: Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech
Best Animated Feature: How To Train Your Dragon
Art Direction: Alice In ( Read more... )

Oh yes I do. According to http://iwl.me anyway ( Read more... )

“I have tried to keep diaries before, but they didn’t work out because of the necessity of being honest.” -John Steinbeck ( Read more... )

Well 2010 did not end well. The Week before Christmas as I mentioned Gigi’s sister died, unexpectedly, very young. This past Wednesday my friend’s father died, also unexpectedly, he was older and had been sick but had been doing well and suddenly relapsed. Not good. He was an older man, lived a good life, but still, it was just difficult. ( Read more... )

Happy Holidays to everyone. Things here are in perpetual motion it seems. I can’t tell if I’m coming or going. Today was a day to pause between the opening presents and the getting back to work. A nice little break, in which I installed guiders so the snow plow would know where the driveway is when it snows. So I suppose even then it was working ( Read more... )

Oh Thanksgiving, the family gathered around the table and three of my nearest and dearest friends. Wonderful times, really. Apple Pie for everyone else (I hate it.) Pumpkin pie to make H jealous, not so much pity, she’s in France after all. (love you dear ( Read more... )