2/8: not perfect, but progress
The jam-packed-ness of the semester is going to mean that I have to temper my perfectionist tendencies. I made a few infelicitous mistakes at various points today and took some little missteps, but all in all I got lots done and have been trying to move forward rather than look back or lament the small things.
2/7: mac and teesday
Macaroni and Cheese on a Tuesday = Mac and Teesday. I think it's going to become a tradition.
2/6: quick conversation
A former student called me in my office today. I only had a few minutes to talk before having to go teach, but it was great to exchange words with her.
2/5: arabella again
This is my third time reading Trollope's American Senator, and Arabella Trefoil may be my favorite Trollope character ever. Getting to spend time with her again is definitely a good thing.
2/4: cutting and pasting, old style
I grew up in a very DIY house, and every year when Valentine's Day comes around, I remember the craft supplies piled high on our table while my siblings and I made cards for our classmates. I channeled those memories this evening while putting together a few valentines to send out to our families.
2/2: outside
Today was busy and full, another at-work-for-15-hours day. But I did have the chance/need/excuse to go for walks on campus at 3 unexpected points in the day, and I was glad for that time in the sunlight.
2/1: mike kelley
I heard today that Mike Kelley passed away. That is not a good thing. But all his work is a very good thing, and I feel lucky that I got to see his great LACMA exhibit in the 90s, which was exciting and funny and heart-breaking and whimsical and intellectual and eye-opening. Chris and I refer to Mike Kelly's art often--it has become part of our lives and our common experience. I am grateful that he shared with the world as much as he did and as long as he could.
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