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  • Tis the time for grading

    Ah… As the frost gently forms on the grass and my garbage begins to freeze in the can outside, it must mean that the fall semester is coming to a close. Yes, final exams are blossoming as the chill fills the air. So it time to hunker down and get the task of grading. I’ll…

  • Spinning plates… too many plates

    I haven’t posted in a while. I’ve been too busy with work and graduate studies. Although soon I will be posting some video stuff for my students. I’m formulating a few things in my head now. I recently attended the first Higher Education Podcasting Users Group at the RODP (Regents On-line Distance Program). I gave…

  • Whatever…

    A student of mine today pointed out that the rhythm of my haiku is off. Traditionally, Haiku follows the 5-7-5 format. Indeed, my Haiku has strayed far from that. However, in the vein of another Haiku poet, http://www.ahapoetry.com/haiartjr.htm, I believe my haiku captures my experience. So, while I work on my rhythm and syllabic format…

  • American Haiku 101805

    Something is different. The earth is trembling. The dynamics of our relationship has changed.

  • haiku 10.14.05

    Allow me to begin this blog with an American haiku… eyes growing tired the river cuts the soil the academic process will lead where I follow.