I am just loving The Big Bang Theory at the moment. It’s been so long since I’ve enjoyed a traditionally styled sitcom and this one appeals particularly because it draws its comedy from the world of research and academia. The character of Sheldon is a delight in his pedantic nerdery. And Leonard (who was once […]

I am just loving The Big Bang Theory at the moment. It’s been so long since I’ve enjoyed a traditionally styled sitcom and this one appeals particularly because it draws its comedy from the world of research and academia. The character of Sheldon is a delight in his pedantic nerdery. And Leonard (who was once […]

This belated Amazing Race update is brought to you by the fact that on Thursday evening I had to watch Quiz Show so I could get it back to the library by Friday, thereby avoiding a fine on someone else’s library card. It’s our next bookclub choice selected by yours truly.I like it because it’s […]

This belated Amazing Race update is brought to you by the fact that on Thursday evening I had to watch Quiz Show so I could get it back to the library by Friday, thereby avoiding a fine on someone else’s library card. It’s our next bookclub choice selected by yours truly.I like it because it’s […]

One of my “iss-ewes” teaching in a division, outside of faculty, and my research area, and in a university preparatory program is the question of research workload. Officially, the word has been 20% of an academic’s workload at my institution was to be devoted to research. (I shall pause for some of you to fall […]

One of my “iss-ewes” teaching in a division, outside of faculty, and my research area, and in a university preparatory program is the question of research workload. Officially, the word has been 20% of an academic’s workload at my institution was to be devoted to research. (I shall pause for some of you to fall […]

Scrambled eggs and coffeeVegetable Lasagne for Wednesday’s lunch at work ordered from Rosiblu Gourmet deli (6-8 serves)Brown skirtStripey grey top with cowl neckPurple top also with cowl neck Boring groceriesWeekly supply of strawberriesFour pack of jumbo sized pumpkin scones from the bakeryOne pair of red shoes with silver buckle (backless slip-on)One pair of black strappy […]

Scrambled eggs and coffeeVegetable Lasagne for Wednesday’s lunch at work ordered from Rosiblu Gourmet deli (6-8 serves)Brown skirtStripey grey top with cowl neckPurple top also with cowl neck Boring groceriesWeekly supply of strawberriesFour pack of jumbo sized pumpkin scones from the bakeryOne pair of red shoes with silver buckle (backless slip-on)One pair of black strappy […]

This has brightened my Friday morning no end. Thanks to Murray for sending it to me.If you love cats and hate opera, or if you hate cats and love opera, or even if you are ambivalent towards both cats and opera you may find it amusing. Needless to say, I did.

This has brightened my Friday morning no end. Thanks to Murray for sending it to me.If you love cats and hate opera, or if you hate cats and love opera, or even if you are ambivalent towards both cats and opera you may find it amusing. Needless to say, I did.