Archive for December, 2008

Laundry Detergent Rant

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

It appears that Target only sells large containers of liquid laundry detergent in concentrated form.  This means that when one tries to pour it into the cap one almost always pours in too much.  To alleviate this problem the containers are now made with a spout at one end with a rubber activation button.  I [...]

Breaking Dawn

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

This is not a review, just some thoughts about the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire quartet.  
Certain aspects of Bella’s life as a vampire sound like Heaven.  (I’m sure this was not intentional.  I do not think this book is allegorical or anything like that.) 
1)  Bella revels in the thought of immortality with Edward…without [...]

Teacher and Student

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

“What do you want in the folder?”  I asked in Spanish.  
“The bibliography, other work you’ve done this semester, a check…”  replied my professor.  I put my head down on the table.  
“I’m joking, Shannon,” she reminded me.  
 
Of course I knew perfectly well that she was joking, and yet my reaction had an element [...]