I know it sounds lame to say that I’ve been busy lately, but here’s an example to give you an idea: I looked up today and realized that I never turned my calendar at work over from February to March. I mean, at this point, I’m just going to wait till the end of the [...]

Well, it’s official: I’ll be matriculating in the Master’s of English Literature program at University of Houston in the fall. I’m thrilled and terrified all at the same time. The terror comes from the fact that from Day 1, I’ll be teaching freshman composition classes.The best part about this is that it feels really right. [...]

Dan and I were enjoying a lovely stroll along San Antonio’s Riverwalk yesterday. We’d driven over there on a whim, feeling a need to get away and recharge. The day was wonderful: nice weather, not too crowded on the Riverwalk, good food (as always).After lunch, we walked around La Villita for a bit, and we [...]

You’ve perhaps heard of the (or the several) Law & Order drinking game. Because I’m lame and because I’m getting old, I propose instead The Law & Order Snoozing Game

Begin watching L&O episode.
Watch the first 25 minutes to get a sense of the characters, the plot, and a hint of the “classic Law & Order [...]