Monthly Archives: September 2009

One more day…

Posted on September 30, 2009 by evenshine

O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all. The crows above the forest call; Tomorrow they may form and go. O hushed October morning mild, Begin … Continue reading →

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The season of the pumpkin

Posted on September 29, 2009 by evenshine

A college boyfriend (who shall forever remain nameless) had a band for a while and celebrated in due course the greatness that is October. Songs were written, ballads performed, festive gatherings held- all in celebration of the ubiquitous fabulousness of fall. … Continue reading →

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Black and white and gray all over

Posted on September 25, 2009 by evenshine

If you haven’t been witness to the debacle that is my work environment lately, do catch up. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. Yesterday, I sat down around a conference table with my immediate boss and the Director of the program (her boss). … Continue reading →

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Ahhh….academia

Posted on September 22, 2009 by evenshine

(Scene: between classes. Evenshine is pouring herself her second cup of coffee as classes let out and students change rooms. Enter, stage right, Adult English Grad Student- AEGS, who explodes from a room where she just finished teaching a grammar ESL lab, … Continue reading →

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And the dog ate my homework

Posted on September 21, 2009 by evenshine

By FAR the best excuse for missing class I’ve seen so far in my professional career, received from a student in one of my grammar classes:     Yes, that’s Al Gaddafi. And on Eid-al Fitr! Think of the party! … Continue reading →

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