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Reading improves the atmosphere
If you believe that the truly educated never graduate, then I'm still a student. Certainly, I read a lot. And...
Old Words for a New Leader
My occasional book the past few weeks has been Basic Writings of Mo Tzu, Hsün Tzu, and Han Fei Tzu...
Mothering at Mid-Career: Collaborating in the Classroom
I’m teaching a new course this semester, and it’s one that requires me to stretch quite a bit beyond my...
President Obama
When Barack Obama was born, his parents' marriage would have been illegal in Virginia. This Fall, he carried Virginia. I've...
May I Come to Your Debauch, Please?
For those of you who will attend the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference in Chicago next month, I...
POEM FOR THE NEW YEAR
The poet W.D. Snodgrass has died. Here's a poem of his written in the spring but just as right for...
Ask the Administrator: Teaching Writing in the Social Sciences
A new correspondent writes: I have a question to ask you and your "wise and worldly readers." :) I'm a...
Math Geek Mom: The Role of Mentor
Once, when I was in high school, I entered a public speaking contest. I think there were four entries, and...