Thursday 13: A (cell phone) photo review of 2011
It seems I blinked and an entire year passed. Again. I could tell you about it, and whine about how fast time …
Leaving the defensiveness out of the comps defense
I feel blessed that my comps defense had only the slightest flavor of inquisition. Photo found here. When debriefing with Mr. T …
A Grateful Heart: I SURVIVED COMPS!
Posing with the Comps Cape. I’m the first to sign it! Learn more here. Well, it’s been an hour since I successfully …
Thursday 13: Favorite places
Today I’ve been grilled, screened, scanned, patted, shuttled and scuttled. I know without a doubt: The airport is not my favorite place …
A Grateful Heart: It’s them little things that count
Despite the fact that I woke up at 4 a.m. to catch a 6 a.m. flight today, I’m feeling quite chipper. And …
A Grateful Heart: Friends, the secret to surviving comprehensive exams
Gratitude: “A felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life.” Robert Emmons* On the first day, they put me in solitary. …
Cactus Land Season III: The gauntlet begins again
It’s my third August sojourning to Cactus Land, and for the first time, no tears! Instead of a 12-hour drive and temporary move into the tundra, I …
Operation Kick Comps Ass: How I plan to survive comprehensive exams
A few stacks of my actual reading list. I don’t lie when I say I’d much rather write two dissertations than do …
Thursday 13: Spring 2011 photo snapshot
Life’s been pretty crazy for the last several months (okay, years). Here’s a snapshot of some Spring happenings for this week’s Thursday …
Thursday 13: Hot tips for living in the desert
Giant Saguaro (pronounced suh-wah-row) cacti. Photo Credit As someone who despises being hot, gets overheated easily, and hates excessive sweating, moving to …