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Uh oh…

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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I see by the surge in stat hits earlier today from the cmich.edu domain that the unthinkable has finally happened: students have found my blog. Welcome then, to the sparsely updated missives of your professor. Don’t worry. I don’t talk … Continue reading →

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What am I listening to?

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Mostly as an exercise in amusing myself, here’s a sample of the most played songs on my iPod, listed by artist, song, and album. Paul Hartnoll — “Patchwork Guilt” (Single Ep) The Raconteurs — “Intimate Secretary” (Broken Boy Soldiers) Orbital … Continue reading →

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Victory!!

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Dissertation: defended! World: hasn’t ended! Keg: has been rented! That is all. … Continue reading →

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I know, I know…

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Yep, lots o’ flash fiction on this bitch, huh? Let’s just say that life has wonderful ways of intruding on …well, life. The Boy, who started school for his speech delay in early January has virtually spent the entire month … Continue reading →

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The Cube

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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“The Cube. Can you still . . . feel it?” His tone was deliberate, his voice rhythmic. Arta’s mind focused on the word feel, twisting and bending around it like a snake. Could she still feel it? Her breathing was … Continue reading →

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Mental Exercise

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Just so you know what in the hell is going on for the next few weeks … Since I have finally finished writing my dissertation, I have a little mental brain power available for other crap. Sure, I still need … Continue reading →

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Danger, danger! La défense de dissertation a retardé!

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Mes amis, It seems there will be a slight delay in the scheduling of my dissertation defense. Instead of the end of January, it is now scheduled for Monday, February 12, 2007 at 3:30 in Powers 121. No need to … Continue reading →

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Ich bin fertig!!!!

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Andrew D Devenney
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Jawohl!! As of last Thursday evening, I have completed the principle draft of my final dissertation chapter!! I be done, fool! Just some piddling intro and conclusion and it’s off to the races toward my defense! Amazingly, I’m now always … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Academic Jedi

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Andrew D Devenney
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Okay, so maybe that title is a bit too cheeky, but I’m feeling nostalgic. Anyhoo, yes, my loyal denizens (that means you, mom), you are probably wondering why Andrew is too lazy to make new posts. I know your life … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block?

Posted on June 21, 2006 by Andrew D Devenney
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Nothing fucking worse than dissertation writer’s block. N-O-T-H-I-N-G! It’s a special layer of pain and degradation in Dante’s literary Hell (he cut this one out of his final draft). It sits there and mocks you in a voice like that … Continue reading →

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