Monthly Archives: December 2008

No wonder they're called "finals"

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Travis

This has been a particularly stressful semester, and it’s taking its toll on my colleagues.   On Monday,  Professor X (who is nontenured)  had a nightmare wherein he dreamed that he awoke to find Professor Y at the foot of … Continue reading →

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Christmas spirit

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Travis

The Queen B and I are in the parking lot at the mall, foolishly attempting to do some kind of shopping during the week before Christmas.   Not unexpectedly, the parking lot is filled beyond capacity, with vehicles splayed on … Continue reading →

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Holy Zombie Jesus!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Travis

At 6:30 this morning, I was on campus preparing to deliver a 7 AM final exam.   As I picked my way through a poorly lit hallway  populated by bleary eyed students moaning and shuffling aimlessly, I was reminded less … Continue reading →

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The roof! The roof! The roof on fire! (Or rather, if it was, it'd be a welcome source of warmth)

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Travis

Being trapped indoors as we are what with freezing blizzard conditions around us and constant admonitions to stay off the streets less ye be transformed  into a frostbitten Popsicle, it seems like an optimal time to start spreading some Christmas … Continue reading →

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Hun Luan

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Travis

The Queen B and I had to go to an education class to this morning, so we arranged a play-date with the Ladybug and her friends Abby and Greg.   About midway through the class, the Queen B called S, … Continue reading →

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