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Reflections on Ending the Academic Term
Only a week ago I dreamed of finishing up this latest batch of term papers and sending off my students’ grades. But, as the end is here I admit that I find myself a bit melancholy. The feeling always sneaks up on me despite its consistent appearance over the years. On the first day of…
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7 Books to Read (After Your Intro to Philosophy Class)
Did you enjoy your Philosophy course? Here are books I recommend to students who want to continue thinking about topics from the class: 1. Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder. This is a lovely read that covers the story of Philosophy from the Ancient Greeks to the Existentialists. 2. The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula…
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How to Fail a College Course in 9 Steps
1. Rarely show up to class. On occasions of attendance come late and/or leave early. Be sure to create a healthy amount of noise while packing and unpacking your bag. Consider knocking over your energy drink or your classmates’ things as you shuffle in and out the classroom door. 2. Call the professor by his/her…
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Overwhelmed? Try Micro-Chore Lists
Last month hubs and I moved, but little did I know that moving constitutes one of the top 5 stresses in Life. In the past few weeks my disorientation hit a few interesting notes: 1. I threw my keys into the garbage at work instead of an empty coffee cup. It was great fun digging…
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Shhh! I’m an Introvert
Intrigued by the title, I picked up Susan Cain’s book Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking. My initial interest was geared towards the latter part of the title “a world that can’t stop talking.” I assumed the book would be a sort of sociological/cultural analysis of American society. But,…
