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November 29, 2022

No one likes me and that may be good

During my PhD, I have been concerned and a little jealous that I haven’t been able to connect personally with any of my professors. I am either their age or older, I live an hour away, and, to be fair, I don’t have the best personality. But when I see other students getting asked for Continue reading

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academia, Just Sayin
November 7, 2022

Oh, all while working other jobs because you have low pay and no security…

“You must also consider how to balance the work of effective teaching: timely review and grading of student work; creating assessments to gauge student learning; and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive classroom where students feel they belong” www.insidehighered.com/advice/2022/11/07/value-contingent-jobs-phds-seeking-tenure-track-opinion Continue reading

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academia, early academics, inside higher dread, precarista
November 3, 2022

If we’re talking about extensions…

Perhaps instead of extending your deadline, you should offer a hybrid option for people with limited means, not ready to get on a plane, or unwilling to spend a lot of money in the state in which your conference is held. Continue reading

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academia, conferences, Just Sayin
October 16, 2017

The State of English Studies: Scatalogical Addendum

I occasionally wonder if I take my work seriously. Sometimes, when I’m researching or writing, I find the thread of a theme and I grab on for dear life, pulling, stretching, and, ultimately, tying myself up in knots. Then (and it always happens) I get a big “shit-eating” grin on my face and slice through Continue reading

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academia, monkey, monkeys, writing

About Me

An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

academia

No one likes me and that may be good

Oh, all while working other jobs because you have low pay and no security…

If we’re talking about extensions…

The State of English Studies: Scatalogical Addendum