Political Chalk on Campus
Political Chalk on Campus. From last weekend… I’m going in today to fill it back in. —- When you set out to do something, you don’t do it halfway, do you? Posted by Kristin @ 09/26/2004 02:46 PM CST This makes sense, though. If I update it each week, I just have to fill in the blanks… today took two hours, compared to last week’s four. Also! I don’t have to compete for concrete. Although! People wrote over my Abigail Adams quote with “WHERE ARE THE WMDs?!” As if Abigail Adams cared what Saddam was packing. Hmph. Posted by Lor @...
Read MoreLove of Research
… I just realized that I am, really, in the field to which I belong. I actually love research. I was working on this problem regarding the proper writ of common law to apply to a 13th Century case, and the obvious answer seemed wrong. I went to the professor, and he confirmed the obvious answer. I came back downstairs and began to research. It’s not the obvious answer. The books were off, the professor (bless him) hadn’t noticed. I’ve found the answer. and a few minutes ago I realized that I was having a lot of fun. This took a moment to figure out. but. I actually...
Read MoreNotes to Expand for Future Letters to Editors
Notes for future expansion. Letters to editors / local opinion pieces: 1) NRA lobby influence is being blamed for lapse of AWBan, and often tones are used that imply that this violates democratic principles. Rather, lobby influence within a republic/democratic system exemplify these principles and are absolutely valid. The danger is in a small faction outweighing the overall majority – this is not the case. Limited polls supporting the AWBan cannot compare to extreme rates of NRA membership and active citizenship. 2) Pres. Bush is being blamed for lapse of AWBan, with the implication of...
Read MoreFoolish Girl
Yes, Lorien, do look at your assignment when it is first assigned, else you’ll be shocked to discover it’s a several hour project, and you’d like to go to sleep. — Once again I am virtually mocking you. You’re starting to sound like Katherine now. . . Dear Katherine, Here are the things you must do before you go to bed tonight. Posted by Kristin @ 09/09/2004 11:26 AM CST Interestingly, Lorien has long had you fooled. Whilst I have assisted in K-List Mockage, I have secretly conducted such notes to self for many a year. I just knew better than to leave my notes...
Read MoreScholarly Urges
I’m being an absolute dork, but bear with me. My scholarly urges are working. I like libraries. I like books. I love my fields. When I am thirty, I will have a Ph.D. I will have lived and studied in multiple countries. I will be multi-lingual. I will have either been published, or be in the process of publishing. I will have a reasonable voice with which to speak my mission. I have full confidence in my ability to reach that goal, and so the process is down to a continual decision to remain on path. If I remain on that path, I will experience no unsurmountable obstacles. My scholarly...
Read MoreAbout Lorien
I vote as a libertarian influenced by Hayek and Burke, and I think as an anarchist guided by the biblical principles of liberty. I have fenced foil in a diaper-suit and run for political office in a skirt-suit, but my shoes were always fabulous. Both dreadful politics and inspiring design are likely to make me teary.
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