Well, I’ve had my rest. As much as I ever rest. Last week of classes, launched into marking and today I start a new research project. And as I prepare yet another application package for a tenure-track position I feel myself hesitating. I’ve been told by several people that I’m Full Article
Reflecting on Sad Days …
This year has been a year of ups and downs, perhaps more than usual although 2000 was crazy year for me, as was 2007. I’m getting to the stage where I can look back and remember “good” years and “bad” ones. Although there are few years that are entirely good Full Article
Why I Teach Writing
I promised that I would write an entry that was not a rant (all agreed they were getting a bit grating). So I thought I would write about why I teach (and research) the art of learning to write. People are all too often skeptical when I tell them I Full Article