Lately, I’ve become incredibly aware of the passage of time. Everyone, it seems, is getting older. (I know, right? Stand aside while I explain theoretical physics next.) Obviously, I was already aware that we’re all getting older. But I’ve never been so aware of it as recently. John got a new pair of glasses earlier [...]
What is it about this point in the semester, anyway? It seems like every November, without fail, I’m swamped beyond measure. Everything on my desk right now seems to be marked URGENT. There are dissertation revisions to make, job applications to finish, a lecture to write, and more. And, oh right, students clamoring for attention [...]
I’ve written before, countless times, about the vagaries of the job market in my field and of the ramifications they may (or may not) have on my (our) future. And I’ve written, too, about how I might go about creating the life I want and in a place where I want to be. On Friday, [...]