Category Archives: Georgetown

I Never Did Like Gambling

Damn.  Really? Ohio? Really? The Times calls it “the worst tournament loss in Georgetown history.” Agreed. I don’t even like to acknowledge Ohio as a state. The home of Joe the Plumber. The reason for Bush winning in ’04. The … Continue reading

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Basketball & Bets

Georgetown versus O.U. Thursday. 7:25. In another life, when I was a midwesterner (of sorts — what does one call Pennsylvania?), I worked with many an Ohioian. Now, Ohio and Pennsylvania have long had a rivalry. The Steelers and the … Continue reading

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Academic Triple Play

Because another frustrating Super Long Monday (why did I think “Gee, teaching for 6 and a half hours straight will be fine! ” when I made my schedule last year???) where I had two students suddenly re-appear after month-long absences … Continue reading

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