So, I set an ambitious goal--get through one section of one bibliography focusing on the Reformation by the middle of next week. This means reading through more than one book a day. And, unfortunately, that didn't happen today. Today turned out to be busier than I thought. I had an unexpected project to take …
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The First Hurdle
I've heard more than one person say that taking some time off at the end of the semester is important. I acknolwedge the wisdom of this recommendation, but it is hard for me to conquer the feeling that I should be accomplishing something, literally, all the time. Last week, I visited my parents in …
What happens when. . .
. . . I attempt to study.
Here It Starts: books, exams, and, of course, cats
And so it begins. Last week, it finally had to happen. I spent hours looking up call numbers on the university library website. I dragged out the rollerboard luggage (and my partner, Stephen). And, together, we went to pick up the first batch of comprehensive exam books. I think I underestimated the amount of time …
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Naptime
So, I try to take a nap, and this happens.
Introducing: “Porn Blanket” (and Charlotte the cat)
Everyone in this house loves "porn blanket." Everyone except for me, it seems.In December, my partner came to me and asked me if we needed anything. His parents had just asked him what we wanted for Christmas, so I proposed that he ask them for a new comforter for our bed. We certainly did need …
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Laundry
Today was laundry day. I guess the resulting warm is irresistible.
Foster Cat Turned Family Member
This is Handsome. Handsome was, once, a foster cat. Now, you might be able to guess, he is not (look at that face? WHO could resist that face??!!).One of the first things I did when I moved to New Hampshire about seven years ago was seek out some new, local activities. I had lived in …
Professional Cat “Help”
I believe that, from their perspective, this "help" is mandatory.
Medievalist in the Making 