I make my students answer questions. I make them actually structure their arguments and information to answer all parts of the questions. If I can ask first year university students to do so, why can't I expect the same from my candidates? (Please note that I am not making a partisan comment here.) I can't believe I have been watching two men ( Read more... )

The one reason most often cited in my household in explanation of my parents' support of the Republican Party is that they are fiscally responsible and the party of small government. I have found this a hard pill to swallow as of late considering the creation of a whole new department under President George W. Bush. This department may have been ( Read more... )

I have just born witness to an abomination. I am not quite sure if civilization can stand up to such a blow. I can't quite even muster the words to express my dismay and fear for what this could mean for the future ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday.
I miss you.
Thanks for the dreams last night.
You know, this isn't getting any easier.

I am truly excited to begin this semester. I have been granted two positions in the department that excite me and that will prove useful to my career. I am teaching a 100 level course on Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation history that will hopefully be full of first year students. I really want to help shape how they think about history from ( Read more... )

Here's a very interesting option for greenish furniture....
http://coffincouches.com/

My Mom came for what was supposed to be an overnight visit on Tuesday. We had an amazing time and when she tried to leave she said, "I wish I didn't have to leave." I replied, "I don't want you to either. Please stay ( Read more... )

I biked 15+ miles today...well...looking at the clock it was yesterday. All I know is that I am glad that I can do even that much these days. The whole trip took me only an hour or two. I am looking forward to being in shape again.

So on 6/6/06 Angela and I went to Hell to hang out with bikers. What should I do today? Should I make toll-free phone calls? Should I play crazy 8s (I don't remember how)? I think I'll do some drinking.....

I just saw a commercial for Soul Caliber IV.
Taki is SO going to take Darth Vader down!

http://soulcalibur4.namcobandaigames.com/