1. Done for the Semester

    Well, my exams are done for the semester as of 4:50. Lincoln still has one tomorrow, and I still have to enter grades, but starting … Read this post →

  2. My Desk, R216

    This is my desk in Reveal 216.

    As far as desks go, it’s not the greatest: what little space it has can hardly be reached, and … Read this post →

  3. Suggested Summer Reading List

    A friend and fellow historian-in-training asked me to suggest some books to read this summer. I drew up this admittedly eclectic list, which you can … Read this post →

  4. The End of a Degree

    My master’s work is at an end. I’ve written the last paper, attended the last class, and received my cap, hood, and master’s gown. The … Read this post →

  5. My Web Startup Idea: A Book-Review Aggregator

    If I had the technical skill—and the venture capital—I would create a website that aggregated book reviews. Many websites have book reviews, including newspapers, academic … Read this post →

  6. Architecture Exhibit at the Greenville County Library

    Last night I went to the downtown branch of the Greenville County Library, where I saw a wonderful exhibit. The exhibit displayed photographs of one … Read this post →

  7. The Watch

    by Robert Herrick
    Man is a Watch, wound up at first, but never
    Wound up again: Once down, He’s down for ever.
    The Watch once downe, all motions … Read this post →

  8. Four Academic Podcasts

    I’ve seldom found a podcast that I’ve listened to more than once, but these four podcasts I listen to regularly. All feature fascinating discussions, and … Read this post →

  9. Uncluttering; or, Selling on Amazon

    In preparation for moving to our new apartment, I’ve been trying to divest myself of as much stuff as possible. Four jackets that I got … Read this post →