January 2011
5 posts
9 things
It’s 1:45 and time for me to get some sleep. But before I lay me down to rest, I’d like to make a list of nine things (and people) I’m thankful for. Why nine? It’s one less than ten. Anyway, here they are:
1. I’m thankful for my family. Yeah I know - everybody says that, but I’m no different. My sisters are two of the sweetest people I know, and they get it...
Thoughts on Homi Bhabha
Last week I was assigned an article by Harvard English professor Homi Bhabha in my class on cultural pluralism. Bhabha is known in academic circles for his studies in post-colonialism and post-structuralism, but has also gained some notoriety for his preposterously palaverous prose style. And you’re right, I could just as easily have used some adjective like “wordy” or...
Parkour on the Quad?
Today I saw something that took me by surprise. I was walking by Carswell with Kate Lesnewich when she motioned to a group of three guys in hoodies walking along the wall outside of Greene. “What are those guys doing on the wall?” she said. I had no idea, but before I could reply, one of them launched himself off the wall and performed a sideways flip onto the ground. It was hardcore...
Ollie's
This morning, Anneli and I decided we would go downtown to Ollie’s Bakery to study. In case you haven’t been, Ollie’s is situated at the corner of Marshall St. and Brookstown Ave., right next to the old Mary’s. According to several online reviews, most people seem unhappy with the customer service they receive there. I guess Anneli and I lucked out, then, because the...
That's Some Dream
An odd thing happened at Food Lion the other day. I was in the cereal aisle looking for a box of Honey Nut Shredded Wheat when I started listening to the song that was playing overhead. The lyrics were as follows:
“I’m gonna live I’m all right,
I’m gonna die it’s all right,
I’m ok.”
As it turns out, the song is called “That’s Some...