I am currently fulfilling obligations overseas. A date of return to California has not been decided. Tomorrow morning, I will arrive in Prague, for an annual tournament. I have not seen the streets in years. I am sure much has changed.

To all students, I apologize for the delay in testing, my personal circumstances were unavoidable. Wednesday will be your final. Thank you, to all class models - even the ones in rare attendance. No session will be held on Friday ( Read more... )

A small portion of my students feel that they are above the regulated decorum of my class. Attending sessions is not mandatory, but it is suggested for those who wish to pass. Two students have already been removed from my roster, and a few are rather close to following ( Read more... )

Concerning this online journal, I have been disregarding my obligations. I find it rather hard to remain continuously active in such a frivolous pastime, especially when my attention is best directed elsewhere ( Read more... )

No good will come of this.

But in truth...

Well... it has cured my boredom.

Since my last online conversation with Shanks, I have been rethinking over the possibility of returning to Europe. My duties and... social requirements seem to demand more time as of late. Also, flying between continents has caused my reasons for reconsidering this somewhat permanent fixation to exponentially grow ( Read more... )

I am aware that my late grading makes it rather impossible to find another extracurricular course this semester. Did I forget to mention that I failed you last semster? A thousand pardons. You're more than welcome to rejoin my class.

If you are planning on entering my fine arts class(es) for the Spring Semester ( Read more... )

I had foregone the frivolous routine that had been sheduled for me one particular morning, and decided it best to return to campus. I have grown particularly fond of a certain space. Unfortunately, there seems to be someone else who wishes to utilize this perfect clearing of earth - I should congratulate the groundskeeper... perhaps purchase ( Read more... )

Overall, I was moderately pleased. I was slightly intrigued by the momentum with which a few novice artists improved their technique. I even recommended my advanced course to one or two students. Rob Lucci did a fantastic job modelling the entire class period - Lucci, I thank you for not pulling any half-wit pranks this time. Mr. Roronoa, you ( Read more... )