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The Philosophy Store
How funny it is, and tragic, the way most people invision the worth of a degree in the humanities. I remember when I graduated from Cal and the commencement speaker suggested that getting an English degree was like “planting an … Continue reading
A Writer’s Guide to Procrastination
I’m not sure why certain things inspire me to write. Often it seems the things that inspire me the most haven’t much to do with writing, or anything else really. Client work is one thing— as a hired pen working … Continue reading
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Grammar Fails and Crowded Cubicles
Sad but true: As a writer, grammar fails always make me giggle. It’s lexical Schadenfreude and I’m super guilty of it. Now there are some considered moderately passable, given the general state of the English language in the U.S. (word … Continue reading
Filed under Fun Stuff, The English Department, Uncategorized
Moments of Clarity and A New Use for Durian
Why hello there Kind Reader (how Miss Manners of me), On my recent journey to Southeast Asia, I spent a few days wandering around the island of Lombok, mostly in the tiny town of Kuta. No, not the Hard Rock … Continue reading
Filed under Arts and Letters, Fun Stuff, The English Department
