Month: November 2011

Julie, a novel

This week – Rousseau. I am in the last books of the semester with a paper and presentation due next week – plus three books left to write journal reflections on. This being one of the three – Julie, or the New Heloise –… Continue Reading “Julie, a novel”

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Another holiday conspiracy

Perhaps it is too early – but since Christmas shopping starts long before Christmas, I direct your attention to this important holiday conspiracy. I know that many of you aren’t religious, but recognize that this subversion of American Christianity and consumerism for what it… Continue Reading “Another holiday conspiracy”

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Insert lumberjack joke here.

I have a post on Rousseau coming, but in the meantime here is a shirt that I finished last night. It was supposed to be made out of a light, summery material but instead I experimented with a cotton flannel that I bought on… Continue Reading “Insert lumberjack joke here.”

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My nephew and Duplo!

My two-year-old nephew Nicholas playing with the Duplo firestation set that I bought for his birthday. He’s finally old enough for some of the cooler toys! Super-cute 🙂

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Hume and Kant with video back-up

I am at a loss with this week’s reading – not that I can’t understand them – but I’m not feeling inspired to write much about them. For the time-being I think I am simply going to post a brief synopsis of both –… Continue Reading “Hume and Kant with video back-up”

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