Category Archives: Graduate School

A Long Shot…

Posted on September 3, 2012 by sally

This is a long shot, I know. But there is no harm in putting it out there. I have been surprised by some of the response to the Mascot. Either: A. People emailing me with questions. B. People emailing me … Continue reading →

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Miracles

Posted on August 28, 2012 by sally

  On my quest to get all the books home that I purchased on my trip to the Northwest, I discovered some relics of my past. Since I needed another suitcase for the flight, but had no use for it … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays #10 of 12: The Divorce Mill

Posted on July 31, 2012 by sally

Okay, I am on vacation. Morning on the beach eagle-watching, afternoon doing wedding prep for my nephew, evening dinner with friends and one free-for-all track meet… Determined to make this summer goal. As I stated in my lecture, toward the … Continue reading →

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Mascot Monday #9 of 12: Kisses

Posted on July 23, 2012 by sally

Here is something a little bit lighthearted (and a bit misogynistic) after abortions, bank robberies and murder. THE OLD FELLOW LOVED KISSES So Upon Columbus Day He Kissed a Car Full. The Old Maid Liked It, But the Married Woman … Continue reading →

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Mascot Mondays 2 of 12: Bicycles!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by sally

Okay, I am in a hotel bar in Chicago. I slept five hours two nights ago, and four hours on a train last night. Spent about 8 hours hanging around Chicago today. I am on the brink of exhaustion and … Continue reading →

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Videos from “Mascot” Lecture

Posted on May 17, 2012 by sally

For those of you so inclined… here are some video clips from my May 10th lecture at the Cabildo. I tried to break them up in clips that I thought was coherent. Here you go – in order. Also noted … Continue reading →

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The Damone Theory of Historical Research

Posted on April 13, 2012 by sally

There is a scene in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” that always makes me pause… then laugh. Lothario wannabe and petty bookie Mike Damone is giving advice to endearing nerd Mark Ratner on how to get girls. Damone: I mean, … Continue reading →

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14 Commandments For Writing History and Then One More

Posted on January 31, 2012 by sally

My professor Judith K. Schafer gave us a handout that was modeled after William B. Hesseltine. I would like to share it here. THE FOURTEEN COMMANDEMENTS FOR WRITING HISTORY Thou shalt not use the present tense, nor the passive voice. … Continue reading →

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From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 4

Posted on January 11, 2012 by sally

Since 2000, I have been writing down all of the books I read every year in my journal. I like to keep track of what I read and try to make improvements. I am hoping that posting this list will … Continue reading →

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From Penthouse to White House: 2011 Year in Review Part 1

Posted on January 9, 2012 by sally

For starters, I guess I will kick off my year in review with graduate school. I finished my Masters in English at Tulane summa cum laude, which meant a great deal to me. The last semester was particularly tough with … Continue reading →

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