Been away for a bit. What's been happening out in DU-land and beyond?

[playahata1]

I am up to my ears in teaching, getting back in the swing of things teaching, learning my way around my new school (lots of crap going on), trying to stay healthy. That's why I haven't been able to post lately, let alone lurk. I am also having some issues in getting CONVENIENT internet access.

Just letting y'all know that I haven't forgotten my DU family. Peace.

Robin

[Zomby Woof]

1. ROBIN!

Your old pal Zomby is here and has missed ya! Good to know you are back, and that I like DU more with you around. :hi: :donut:

[playahata1]

3. Yeah, I'm hangin' in there.

I am teaching four courses this semester -- including three sections of freshman comp. Originally, I was supposed to teach two courses in my specialty (creative writing) and two sections of comp, but one of the specialty courses -- a senior-level fiction workshop -- was canceled due to lack of enrollment. (A course must have at least half the enrollment limit at the start of the term in order to continue.) Hopefully I will be able to teach the senior workshop in the spring, and perhaps a creative non-fiction course.

Health-wise, I have had my up-and-down days, but I have more than felt well enough to carry out my duties. My next doctor's appointment is a week from Monday.

This ia a non-tenure track position (sabbatical replacement), BTW, with the possibility of renewal. If I can ever come up for air, I need to get back on with the job search soon. I also need to start looking for another place to live; I am living in university housing this fall (rent-free for the first 2 months; this was all I could afford when I accepted the position), but I need a bigger and better and more private place and space, so I plan to move off-campus once the semester ends in December.

Meanwhile, I have 70-plus freshman comp papers to grade in the next 7-10 days. I am grading them a few a time. <<<holding my nose>>>.

Let me stop now, before I procrastinate any further. Later, Z!:)

[Zomby Woof]

4. what a handful!

I am sure things will be great this semester, and when you need an escape from the deadlines and pressures, come on in here, and you can grade my, um, creative spamming. ;-) :D

[playahata1]

5. On a scale of 1-6, with 6 being the highest.

I am a pretty tough grader, though, so watch out!!!! :)

I have procrastinated long enough. Let me start on these papers. Give me one of your STRONGEST blends, so I can stay awake and alert tonight....

[KG]

2. i've been hatin' playa's

took up those duties while you were gone. :hi: