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Your first trip to the dump is a right of passage. Here is the official account of grandson Porter’s introduction to the dump. The first thing to be learned about taking garbage and recyclable stuff to the dump is the … Continue reading →

My son-in-law has decided I need some purpose in retirement. Knowing my fascination with coffee shops, he thinks opening a shop here in the North woods would be just the thing. He did locate an appropriate location near Target stadium, … Continue reading →

The first major task of my retirement has been the preparation for moving. Not much fun. If I did not believe the task had an end, I would have kept working. Some people believe we should clean house in Washington every … Continue reading →

I post this picture to dispel the unfair stereotype that we academics have no practical skills. For the third consecutive year, I was able to install this device without help. Note that the installation required I use a screw driver … Continue reading →

This pretty much makes it official. The Psychology Department hosted a very nice reception to recognize my retirement. I had a chance to shake the hand of many folks I have known for a long time. Very generous gifts and … Continue reading →

A cold rain is falling today. After my morning lecture on depression, I cut through the union to avoid the rain for a bit and get a cup of coffee. I saw a sign that got me thinking. Finals are … Continue reading →

One of my junior colleagues was able to convince the university he needed more computing power and his Mac Pro just arrived. Sitting next to his coffee cup the Pro kind of looks like one of the insulated carafes people … Continue reading →

I have had multiple experiences within the last year or so involving my colleagues and their excitement over social media. First, it was my department and the effort to post content to Facebook. Then, it was my friends from AERA … Continue reading →

AERA and academics have descended on Philadelphia. I am here to catch up on the latest in the world of education. I keep getting distracted. First, there was the opportunity to attend the frozen four (note – this is not … Continue reading →