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On Administration, Activism, and Art
Some days I have the best job in the world. Some days, not so much. Oh, did I mention that in addition to being an elitistacademic, I am also an administrator. No? So what that means is that when I am not lazing about with summers off as an EA, I am lazing about doing … Continue reading
An Elitistacademic’s Meditation on “Done”
Done. It’s a word that has very little meaning for most academics, elitist or otherwise. We don’t have finish lines like most people. I don’t mean that in a sad-tune-on-my-tiny-little-violin kinda way. It’s simply that “done” never quite feels like “done” because there are a thousand things that come before, between, and after done so … Continue reading
Demeanor and Deportment 101
Ah, spring. It’s that time of year when the temperature is up around 90°; the pollen is so thick you become a human phlegm factory; and budding elitistacademics visit campuses across the country trying to decide where to entrench themselves in debt. Recruitment time is upon us folk, when would-be graduate students make their way … Continue reading
Today’s Post Brought to You by WTH?
What in the world is up with Matthew McConaughey in Reign of Fire? He is absolutely ridiculous, but I’m pretty sure I love him as Denton. In any case, he looks about as unstable as this day has made me feel. Have you ever had to go in to work on your day to stay … Continue reading
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