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I’ll admit that I’ve been binge eating cereal for the past two or three days. For those who are catching up, binge eating for me is about a gallon of milk and family (or giant) box(es) of cereal that mysteriously vanish in under 24h. I’m not ashamed… okay, so maybe I’m a little (lot) ashamed of it, but it’s… Read more
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Sure, we all know this, right? You put your [right leg] in, You put your [right leg] out; You put your [right leg] in, And you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey, And you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about! — Do you know, thanks to a quick Google search,… Read more
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Yesterday, I filed my taxes. Not a big deal. I’ve filed my taxes ever since I was 14 and worked pulling corn tassels in Indiana pioneer fields. For most of those years, I filed myself. It was actually a time to look forward to because I – always – received some kind of financial kickback. … Read more
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This term I’m a co-teacher. Okay, this is no big deal. I’ve been a co-teacher before for this particular college. What it’s supposed to amount to is a third of the pay at half of the work. The theory is that, since this is a beginning class of new online learners, that two teachers is… Read more
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Okay, so going to the grocery store isn’t a big deal for most people. If anything, given the way the online trend is going, grocery stores are a bit of a hassle. In a generation or so, we’ll simply have everything auto-shipped from Amazon. Or, possibly, everything will be pre-ordered and be delivered drive-thru window… Read more
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Okay, you know how when we survive something traumatic. “I’ll never do that again. I’m going to put it behind me.” – I think that’s self-defense. The situation tested our boundaries or caused a potent emotional reaction that we don’t want to feel it, be reminded of it, or experience it ever, ever, ever, again.… Read more
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You may or may not know I’m an adjunct. Yes, one of those poor overworked souls who was promised freedom, respect, societal glory, and a firm financial future. – The reality is, of course, far from the promised land. I really feel for my students who are under the impression life will be so –… Read more
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I really have no other way to start this… Yes, I really did clean my room, sorta. I visit the shrink on a weekly basis now. During our last visitation, she stated quite plainly, several times, that I know how to take care of others. I clean their rooms. I vacuum. I mop. To take… Read more
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My life in song: — The lyrical version… — When mom and dad worked all the time my theme song was “Bad to the Bone” followed closely by “Free Bird.” Elementary/middle school – when I was being bulled and had no problems being mean right back my song was “Veteran of Psychic Wars” by Blue… Read more
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Mom and Bill went to Indy for a doctor appointment. Original thought: — Yay! I can sneak out to the gym from 7 to noon without worry of being caught or interrupted. Second thought that came to me while I was attempting to sleep: — Why do that to yourself? You’ve been to the gym… Read more
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