The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor

............................................ ............................................ A blog devoted to the ramblings of a small town, middle aged college professor as he experiences life and all its strange variances.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Feeling Angry

Well, the weekend was basically crap because I was sick.  Now I feel 95% back to normal, but am aggravated beyond belief due to a lot of factors.  But the overarching issue is that I am playing catch-up on most things due to the day and a half I spent in bed.  

PipeTobacco

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Cold?

I am not sick at the moment, but I have that feeling you get when you are on the "verge" of being sick with a cold.  Maybe I have been pushing myself too hard... or more likely it is the plethora of sick people around me lately.... family (wife), co-workers, and students.  There must be at least 20 people in my near vicinity who are coughing, hacking, and wheezing that I have been in contact with regularly during the last two weeks.   I am going to put up a valiant effort though, and do what I can to thwart off the damn bugs.  Let us hope it works.

PipeTobacco

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Finally Sitting

It was another very hectic day. I was productive, however, with my efforts. That does not mean however, that I am not dead dog tired. I am.

I seem to be in a period of time where I am working nonstop. I wish I had some more relaxation time, but at least I am being productive both in work and at home.

I saw a sign at the gym today that said something that I think is good for me to always keep in mind:

"The difference in who you are and who you want to be is... what you do."

PipeTobacco

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Day Got Away From Me

Today was busier than I had anticipated. I have been on the go, working and giving exams and grading all day. I am happy to report that the test I gave my students in my new class went well.  They obtained an average that was respectable. I was not too hard, nor too easy on them. That makes me happy.   Because of the late hour, I will write about my more enjoyable adventure tomorrow instead.

I did save enough time for myself, to take a half hour swim. It was very refreshing. I just finished.

PipeTobacco

Monday, September 23, 2013

Busy With a Plan

I am working feverishly. I have a secret mission to increase happiness today. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Pipes and Liquor



Yes, I am still smoking my pipe, and yes, I do occasionally drink as well.  In fact, I am thinking I will begin again my prior habit of visiting my elderly father-in-law today and perhaps indulging in a few libations and pipes with him. 

I have been gnawing away at the conundrum of how I indulge in and view the pipe.  I believe a new effort to refrain (at least mostly) is something I am prepared to attempt again.  I have a few more details to work out, but when I get a tighter handle on my approach, I will be sure to write more here. 

Yet, hopefully, the rest of today will be great!

PipeTobacco

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Away Because



I think I have been away because I lost the feeling of communication here as I had moderated my comments.  I am taking a new approach of not moderating comments until after 5 days.  I suspect this may help me want to check in more like I used to and also to write more like I used to. 

Another factor that has in part kept me from writing is that I have been working on a head-to-toe revision and reformulation of one of my classes.  It has occupied a great deal of time.  I do, however, believe I have the amount of work required in this extensive change in this course under manageable control now, however.

PipeTobacco

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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New Approach



I am taking a new approach to writing on my blog.  I think I know why I have been not as enthused about writing, and I think I have a few techniques I will employ to write consistently again starting with today.  Please know that the reason I have not been writing is NOT because I do not wish to communicate with you.  I have truly missed that.  I think my new approach will bear fruit.

PipeTobacco