Monthly Archives: May 2012

I’ll keep my books, thank you

Categories: Books, Science & Tech

I remember several Star Trek episodes where print books were highly valued because of how rare they were. I’m not saying I’ll never have some kind of electronic book. But for right now, I have far too many reasons to keep my physical books. Keep reading

A girl who reads

Categories: Books, Relationships

You’d have to ask Brett, but I’m pretty sure he’d agree that dating a girl who reads was better than dating ones who didn’t. Keep reading

Book Spine Poetry

Categories: Books, Challenges

I just discovered Book Spine Poetry (writing a poem using book titles by stacking the books and taking a picture). And I just had to try it. Keep reading

I’ve read a lot of books

Categories: Books

… and now I can act like I know things. … I’m thinking if people that busy can read that much, I can certainly step it up in my life. My next book challenge is to read all the books we own, starting with all the ones I haven’t read once yet. Keep reading

Expect the idiot

Categories: Education, Work

It’s the end of the semester. And I’d actually be disappointed if I didn’t have at least one student send a frantic email asking what extra they could do to get an A, or can’t I round an 86 up to an A. Keep reading

Developing talents

Categories: Questions, Random

I hum in the shower. I don’t have to interrupt humming like I would singing or whistling when there’s water all over my face. So I hum. Keep reading

The problem with form letters

Categories: Health, Infertility, Politics

Remember back in February when I posted a letter I sent to the White House about insurance coverage for conception? I checked the box that said I would like a reply back. Yesterday, two and a half months later, I got that reply. Keep reading