Miscellanea

Everything that fails to fit, elsewhere

Quantity vs. Quality in Academia

Something that has always interested me, and which is especially interesting as I prepare to embark on an academic career, is the question of what qualifies as a worthwhile, academic endeavor (in terms of published works, which is still the most widely used measure of academic value). That is, how tightly reasoned does an argument […]

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The Village

I just saw the movie “The Village.” While writer/producer/director M. Night Shyamalan and I may not agree entirely on the current state of America and American society, I found it to be probably the most intellectually stimulating movie I’ve seen in at least a couple of years. It’s not for everybody, as some will only

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It has been too long…

This is in serious need of an update, but, yes, I am still out here. The primary reason that this is out of date is that I have been far too busy with work… gotta pay bills! I plan to unveil a new version of this blog, soon; the main thing you’ll notice is that

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Getting old

I’m officially “getting old”™, as certified by the Younger Sisters’ Institute for Sibling Harrassment®. A quarter century has come and gone… What have I learned? Ten observations, for starters: The Bible has the Truth the earth has too great a rotational speed (think about that one) kids have the best sense of humor Georgia has

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Safe At Hand – Hand Safety Products by Glove Guard™

I’m proud to announce that the web site for my new business has gone live: Safe At Hand – Hand Safety Products by Glove Guard™. We sell Glove Guards and Utility Guards directly, online – standard products and custom imprints are available. Please visit the site and tell your friends!

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