http://vulcansmuse.com/blog the mind of the muse Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:39:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's February already... It's way too early to be so burned out on things, but this is where I've found myself already. A full load of coursework in grad school (9 hours/3 classes) is on my plate each week, which means at least 3 books per week... then add to ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2010/02/02/lackluster/ "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." -Mark Twain  It's right at times when I think that I have gotten the hang of my day-to-day life when I get ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2010/01/16/lessons-from-life/ [crossposted on pickmyNHLteam.com on December 31, 2009] The Washington Capitals… up until a few years ago, locals and people across the country paid little attention to this talented team on the ice. Now, they’re the most discussed team in Washington, D.C., and they get mentions during NFL coverage of ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2010/01/09/why-its-great-to-rock-the-red/ It's that time of year again... BOWL SEASON! It's a southerner's dream vacation time, if possible... sitting around watching football ALL. THE. TIME. And, if you're lucky like this year and you follow the Southeastern Conference, ten of twelve teams accepted bids to bowl games. Unlike most of the world, ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2010/01/01/bowl-frenzy/ Of course with December comes the insanity of the holidays...  Except, this December, I celebrated my 30th birthday. It was great. I loved it. It didn't change much. I actually would always accidentally tell people I was already 30, and then have to correct myself. Maybe I was preparing for ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/12/31/oh-the-insanity/ It's sad to think that simple things such as the flu that develop into severe things like bronchitis and pneumonia, that become critical enough to keep you down and sick for almost three weeks, including a hospital stay, can make you so far behind in academics, and life. It's amazing ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/11/09/minor-setbacks/ Yes, I know. This post is so far beyond delayed, it's not funny. My life is so far behind now, it's not funny. But, you know what? What'll you do? At least I'm posting it. Why? Well, for one. I want to remember this. From the beginning, October Epic (or ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/10/30/october-epic/ Yesterday in class, I gave an extra points opportunity, which I like to do from time-to-time to help those who really are trying in the class and just can't quite get over test humps, pop quizzes, etc. I know they are studying; their answers are reflected in essays. They know ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/10/30/halloweening-in-history/ What in the world is wrong with people? Our country? Our world? First, Joe Wilson shouts back at President Obama during the Joint Congressional speech. Then, Kanye West takes the mic from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech. And it seems like everywhere else, there are random complaints about how ... http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/09/16/sudden-outburst/   http://vulcansmuse.com/blog/2009/09/02/just-sayin/