Triumph
Do you think it’s sad that the greatest achievement of my day is that I managed to move the cat off the carpet and onto… Read More »Triumph
Matthew Bietz
Flaming Out
The fires aren’t out yet, but the San Diego Fire Chief announced today that there is no more fire threat for the city of San… Read More »Flaming Out
ruok? imok.
Yesterday Dan got a text-message on his cell-phone from the UCSD emergency response system: “classes r canceled 4 week du 2 uncertnty of fires &… Read More »ruok? imok.
Morning update
7:45am: A little stronger smell of smoke this morning, but again no change in our status. There has been more “onshore flow” with the winds,… Read More »Morning update
Back in SD
10:15pm: I’m back in San Diego. Flying in was interesting – as we were coming in over San Diego everybody had their eyes glued to… Read More »Back in SD
6:10pm at DTW: No change
6:10pm Eastern; Just talked to Dan. No change in status. Should be back in SD around 9:30pm Pacific.
San Diego Fires
If you’re interested in tracking the progress of the San Diego fires, some of the most up-to-date info seems to be at the Union Tribune… Read More »San Diego Fires
Passed!
Yesterday I passed my dissertation defense! Already it feels like a distant blurry memory. It was great having so many friends there, and my parents… Read More »Passed!
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel…
Two weeks from today. October 16. 1:00pm (eastern). I’ll be defending my dissertation. It’s hard to believe it’s almost here. If all goes well (and… Read More »There’s a light at the end of the tunnel…
Larry Craig = Mrs. Peacock?
I can’t help but think of this little snippet of conversation from Clue (1985) every time I hear the news about Larry Craig: WADSWORTH …under… Read More »Larry Craig = Mrs. Peacock?