Posted by: Professor Anonymous on: 1 March 2009
Dear Students,
By now you’ve all read the carefully worded, intricate messages we professors write at the end of your papers. They often accompany a grade which does not make you happy at all, but if you read what we’ve said you’ll find the subtle justification and explanation of said grade. I’m not sure you all [...]
Posted by: Professor Anonymous on: 1 February 2009
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. It’s grading time once again.
I have 21 papers to finish by tomorrow morning, 5 of which are complete and sent off.
17 more and I’m okay for the night. It’s early yet, I might be able to do it.
I have another trusty container of coke and rum next to me, but [...]
Posted by: Professor Anonymous on: 15 January 2009
Slept in, walked dog underneath several layers, gritting my teeth against the cold.
Got Starbucks once I was finally awake, to clear my head and get me going. Need to do so much, willing to do so little.
My turn to cook tonight, going to make a Chicken Chow Mein recipe I found online. Shouldn’t be hard, [...]
Posted by: Professor Anonymous on: 28 December 2008
It’s close to the New Year.
That magical time when you feel a rebirth of time, your life is peeled back by another layer and the bright shiny underneath empowers you with a sense of imminent accomplishment.
This coming year, I will be a better teacher.
I will learn to rule with discipline and confidence, rather than undermining [...]
so you've said.