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Why Bother?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by JD

I had a lovely weekend.  I cheered the inspirational runners of the LA marathon as they paraded through my own neighborhood.  I won a wine tasting at a silent auction for an excellent cause.  And I attended a book swap/Scrabble … Continue reading →

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Neurotic Ears are Buzzing

Posted on March 17, 2010 by JD

I have received a comment from a reader named Id informing me that people on College Confidential are discussing me and the "other" college comedy writer, who has just written a novel.  I'm usually an expert at finding things on … Continue reading →

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New College Graduates To Be Cryogenically Frozen Until Job Market Improves

Posted on March 17, 2010 by JD

"Finding employment is extremely difficult for today's college graduate," Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) said. "Our current economy offers few options for the millions of young men and women desperate to join the workforce." "Were we to freeze these graduates … Continue reading →

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Unlucky Spring Breaks

Posted on March 16, 2010 by JD

1) CJ did not come home for spring break, partly because he needed to stay on campus for several extra days for a basketball game, and partly because the trip would have been too grueling in his pledge-induced burnout state.  … Continue reading →

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College Tour Aptitude Test

Posted on March 3, 2010 by JD

Two nights ago I received a call from the mom of MUNC (Model UN Champ), asking me to recommend a hotel in Nashville, TN.  Yes, once again it's that time of year: another crop of juniors are donning their Northface … Continue reading →

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