Bit of a Red Nose

Got some sun yesterday, which was nice, if unexpected.
I suppose 3 hours on a soccer field can do that.
Honestly, I can't tell if I'm sunburnt or windburnt.
Just glad that parts of my body are warm.

Tonight, in WS100 we will be discussing systems of power and oppression.
And you know, I'd like to just sit down and chat with my students.
Not do monkey tricks.
Monkey tricks designed to keep them "engaged."
WTF? Isn't the subject engaging enough??
Can we simply sit down as human beings and discuss how these theories
explain and effect our lives--or not?

Tomorrow, in ENG152 we will be examining/writing about Hitchcock's _Psycho_.
This film always lends itself to fabulous conversations,
so I am excited about that. I enjoy teaching about writing . . .
Although I may practice feminist pedagogy, I'm not sure if I enjoy teaching WS explicitly. Perhaps I simply need a stronger background and more experience.

If I ever do print off this blog,
bind it, and store for prosperity,
it will matter not at all.
Because, you see, I have deftly avoided almost all subjects
of keen popular interest: Shiavo, the Pope, Charles' wedding, the latest school massacre . . . etc.
Then again, perhaps someone, someday, may be interested in simple thoughts
of the common corners of the world . . .


Off to read for WS--I have a facinating article on classism
that I want to prepare. Donna Langston claims:

"We have a 'dual welfare' system in this country whereby welfare for the rich in the form of tax-free capital gain, guaranteed loans, oil depletion allowances, etc., is not recognized as welfare. Almost everyone in America is on some type of welfare; but, if you're rich, it's in the form of tax deductions for 'business' meals and entertainment, and if you're poor, it's in the form of food stamps."