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Monthly Archives: October 2007

Fall break

We have a brief fall break here at VLS, which for me means only one day off from classes.  Unfortunately, I don’t also get a day off from work, even though it is Columbus Day.  By the way, Columbus was evil and it is an abomination to have a holiday in his honor (in all honesty, though, [...]

Being Sick

Usually I am the last to get sick at school because I exercise, take my vitamins and eat healthy, but for some reason, I am really sick.  I have been sick for the past three days and it doesn’t seem to be subsiding.  I visited the doctor yesterday in between classes and meetings, but she [...]

Dartmouth is good, too

Like VLS, Dartmouth College (in Hanover, NH, about a half hour’s drive from SoRo) is devoted to the principles of sustainability.  Last week, for example, the college provided a waste-free cookout for the entire school community (thousands of people).  I always appreciate free food, but it was especially gratifying to have such an event with [...]

a month in

So we’ve had class for a little over a month now.  My weekly routine has definitely been established.  I’m not getting as much done as I would like to.  I keep thinking I’ll have time for this and that but I never do.  I really make the mistake thinking I’ll get up early to get [...]