Kittens!!

So I've been feeding a stray siamese cat for the last month or so. Turns out, she's a mom. Five kittens. They are the cutest balls of fur you've ever seen.

Course, now I've got to find homes for the darlings. Anyone want a kitten?

Glen Beck is a Tool

Since my last post was successful in it's succinctness, I thought I would continue the trend. Although the title says it all, he's such a tool that I'm going to say it again. Glen Beck is a tool!

On Joss Whedon's success

Excerpt from the Variety article Whedon's Hit-free adventures ( http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118008965.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2565 ):

Some more seasoned TV producers seem perplexed merely by the level of hoopla surrounding Whedon. The guy's obviously talented, but if you aggregated the average audience for everything he's produced, it probably wouldn't equal an episode of "Dancing With the Stars."

I'll try to be succinct,... bite me.

Culture Diversity Class

I began this class with a few preconceptions. I assumed the class would focus on at least a few different cultures, maybe even discuss the key elements that are similar as well as where the cultures diverge. I was wrong.

The class focused on how Black Americana students learn differently than their white counterparts. What? My first reaction was to protest. Biology is the same regardless of race. As the class progressed, it became clear that the teacher used the class as an opportunity to push his agenda. He did manage to bring culture into the equation. His argument is that young Black Americana's have a culture against learning. To counter that attitude, teachers should amend their methods. Of course, from my view, the methods suggested would be applicable to all races, so I fail to see the need to resort to racial division.

But that wasn't my biggest shock. One day after class, I approached the teacher to clarify details about the final. The response was basically why worry about it, since I knew I was going to get an "A". In addition, the teacher frequently mentioned that this was a low level survey class. It is incredibly difficult to take a class seriously, when the teacher doesn't.

Non-Traditional Student

For years I've been saying I'll go back to college... when I can,... when the opportunity arises,... when it is convenient. Excuses. I knew it. Everyone else knew it.

Well, I finally did it. I returned Spring 2009 at Columbus State University. I've known for years that continuing with a Mathematic major would be useless. As much as I enjoy math, it isn't a career path for me. After discussions with an advisor, I found out that CSU will be offering an English: Creative Writing degree (though not until Fall 2010). So, I changed majors to English.

My first class was Introduction to Fiction. It was amazing. I learned a great deal about critical analysis of literature. I also realized that some of the fresh out of high school students are not inclined to actually study. They seemed offended that they would be expected to work for an "A". Indeed, many habitually came to class ill prepared. And that was just reading the assigned stories. Regardless of the lack of interest shown by the other students, the teacher lead many enjoyable discussions. At least I enjoyed them. And I'm looking forward to more.

Math Geeks

Technically, I'm not a math geek. I should be. I love math. I'm even good at it. But being good isn't being great. Real math geeks are great at math. I know enough to know that I'm not at their level. I'm somewhere in the ravine between mathletes and normals.

So to all the real math geeks out there, salute and happy ciphering.

2010 Costume Progress 1

As happens every year, we're coming home from DragonCon with high enthusiasm for next year. This includes elaborate plans for an amazing kick ass costume.

Last year, the enthusiasm faded and so did the weekend trips to Lowe's.

But this year will be different!!

No, really.

Different.

...

Maybe.