Today I learned the origin of the word “swag.” Appropriate, since we are now in Mardi Gras season. Apparently swag, in the sense of a bag to haul stuff around in, has been around for half a century or so in one form or another. The version we… Read more
The fall semester has started again. I am less enthusiastic than I have been in previous school years and I am not sure why. I did have a great first meeting with all my classes, so that has picked up my spirits. One thing I have noticed this… Read more
Recently I’ve been working a lot with the YWCA Dialogue on Race again. The dialogues have frustrated me for as long as I’ve been a participant. I think the process is invaluable and important. Necessary, even. But I also think it is highly… Read more
Great pic of Steve on the front page of the Advocate today. Also he was on the news last night. Apparently the Insurance Commissioner is changing his tune from Steve’s conversation with him. Initially when Steve talked to him, he said he supported… Read more
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