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Radio Free Gertrude

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In which Emma writes about why it’s really hard for her to not bring up the formal wear store Frills and Fancies in every conversation, and also talks about her cats, duh. Continue reading »

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Are We Après The Avant?*

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In which Emma takes a lot of cold medicine and gets deep with her thoughts. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Three

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In which Emma has a crazy busy week and takes pictures of it. Continue reading »

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Before It Breaks

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In which Emma talks about poetry and music and being in awe of it all. Continue reading »

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“I always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it.”

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“Do you ever wait for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always wait for the longest day of the year and then miss it!” Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Nine

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In which Emma reviews the start of her wild and crazy spring break. Continue reading »

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“The Allure of Forms”

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About the syllabus. And formal verse. And buses. And a picture from Burning Man. Continue reading »

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“Dona Nobis Pacem.”

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The terminology war, and what we can learn if we put down our linguistic weapons and listen to what a grade-school choir can teach us. Continue reading »

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Bad Boys, Ain’t, Yonders, and Y’alls

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In which Emma thinks a bit about ain’t and yonder and y’all. Continue reading »

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Making Change Manifest: On How We Teach and How We Learn

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In which Emma thinks a bit about teaching and art and craft and instinct, as well as what Wooly Willy can teach us. Continue reading »