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School's Out
July 11th, 2007 Posted 7:54 pm
…well, it’s not actually.
But heck, it sort of feels like it. I’m taking just two courses this summer, both what my program calls an FDIS, or Faculty Designed Independent Study. One study is on Chicago authors and the other is about issues facing women in prison. Cheery, yes.
I love FDIS courses. I’ve done two others now – one was back in the winter of 2006, for which I wrote a mammoth paper comparing the three versions of King Kong. The other involved writing and designing a newsletter. Both experiences were a lot of work, but also very freeing. In my old age, I’ve come to really relish working at my own pace, and without instruction or interruption. I’m a loner, Dottie, a rebel.
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PoMo Potpourri
May 10th, 2004 Posted 12:54 pm
I’ve got a headache. No, this is not a novel occurrence. But, I thought I’d let you know, ’cause you care, right?
What do I do about these headaches? Verapmil. Imitrex. A variety of pillows made out of a variety of materials in a variety of shapes. Food and substance restrictions. Visualization and relaxation techniques. Whining and crying.
Everything works to a degree, and where they leave off, I fall to that last one. Which I’m doing today.
Whine.
Cry.
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My Night
December 6th, 2003 Posted 9:04 pm
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Listing Again
September 17th, 2003 Posted 3:03 pm
Time to tally up…
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Links to My Life
July 2nd, 2003 Posted 10:32 am
It’s 10:33am, and already it’s been a long day.
But I’m not going to wallow, not me. I’m a happy person, positive and sunny, with a radiant smile for all I meet.
And I may or may not be delusional.
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The Brown Line
June 18th, 2003 Posted 9:41 am
I really needed a treat yesterday afternoon.
I considered my choices and my desires: a Frosty from Wendy’s®, a jar of Jif® and a spoon, going home early from work since PretentiousBoss was out, adopting a dog over my lunch hour, or taking a long stroll down to the library.
Being the most practical, and best for the cardiovascular system, the library won out.
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Helter Skelter
April 16th, 2003 Posted 10:25 am
Currently wearing: black cardigan, tight black short-sleeved shirt, long wine skirt, black boots, huge diamond.
Currently reading: Alternating between Roman by Polanski and The Complete Book of M*A*S*H
Currently listening to: Marcy Playground (1997)
Currently forced to: Drink more water than I can handle.
Currently grateful for: My health, such as it is.
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