Monthly Archives: September 2012

A Case for Marriage

Posted on September 27, 2012 by rglw

I have been reading too many Chronicle of Higher Education pieces on the academic job market (on academia in general, really) and people’s personal lives (grad students getting married and hiring academic spouses).  These articles portray the work/life choices of … Continue reading →

Posted in academia, higher education, marriage, work | 4 Comments

On being dedicated to writing…

Posted on September 21, 2012 by rglw

It is really strange having this blog all to myself where no one will find me unless I point them here.  I thought my incredible husband was my only reader, but I could not help myself and starting doing a … Continue reading →

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The non-athlete weighs in

Posted on September 21, 2012 by rglw

I did not grow up as a sports fan.  Sports—while slightly important to my father—were not part of my childhood experience.  I didn’t play them and I didn’t root for them.  Nowadays, I am only a Red Sox and Patriots … Continue reading →

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Where is the collegial in college?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by rglw

It is surprising that the words college and collegial share a common origin, yet they bear little resemblance to one another in my lived experience. I did not always feel this way about academia, because in the last six years … Continue reading →

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“Community” building

Posted on September 10, 2012 by rglw

A tale of two communities: Our family was invited to a get-together at a neighbor’s house this afternoon.  The get-together was a pseudo-block party but held in someone’s yard rather than publicly on a blocked off street.  During our early … Continue reading →

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First post. For real this time.

Posted on September 3, 2012 by rglw

Do you need a special kickoff post if you are starting a new blog?  Do you need to explain yourself, what you plan to do, what to expect?  Probably.  I could write about why I am choosing to blog.  I … Continue reading →

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