Update, or a missing person report
I just received a kind inquiry via email from a reader who wondered what had happened to this blog. It’s a fair question. It’s been… Read More »Update, or a missing person report
Three selfies, and two appreciations of fellow travellers
I took the fall semester off from teaching, which is a good thing, as I’ve been traveling far more than is healthy, mostly to give… Read More »Three selfies, and two appreciations of fellow travellers
Williams Convocation Address: “Bibliolarceny and the Size of the Universe”
My alma mater, Williams College, begins the academic year with a convocation, a ceremony for seniors, faculty and a small number of alumni who are… Read More »Williams Convocation Address: “Bibliolarceny and the Size of the Universe”
Life, only moderately messed up: understanding (my own) high-functioning depression
My wife is one of the bravest people I know. Almost six years ago, Rachel got pregnant. When we found out, she was in Colorado… Read More »Life, only moderately messed up: understanding (my own) high-functioning depression
Lessons learned from walking at work
MIT’s commencement was Friday, and (despite the fact that most of my Masters students are continuing to work on their theses over the summer) my… Read More »Lessons learned from walking at work
Rest in peace, Teresa Peters
I got an email from an old friend today, the sort of mass email we send our friends and colleagues to update each other on… Read More »Rest in peace, Teresa Peters