A profession?

This fall I will teach my very first class: Interpretation of Literature. It is a sophomore level course that is designed for the express purpose of "cultivating a lifelong appreciation of reading." So this week I have been hashing out my syllabus, choosing what far-too-expensive text books I will require the students to buy, and sweating over a course description which probably no one will ever remember. What the beginning of this experience has shown me, more than anything, is that this is exactly what I am made for. I finally feel justified in my decade-long desire to become a college professor. I am looking forward to being a student and a teacher for the next four (or so) years because my perspectives will overlap. I think the effect will be similar to the effect that being a server has on your public dining experiences. I am officially such a geek.

Oh, and, do you think he knows that his question mark is in the wrong position?

Post No. 1

I know the world doesn't need another blog.

My reason for becoming a blogger is not humanitarian but purely selfish. Come August, I will no longer hang my hat in Arkansas, the land of opportunity and endearingly flattened vowel sounds. I am moving to Iowa City, IA for grad school. With all of the changes that a 651.67 mile move entails, I figure I will need a way to stay in touch with all of you that are so near and dear.

I don't know what regular features you folks would like to see in a blog, so I'm taking suggestions. They better be good, too. I refuse to have a lame blog, so make them brilliant. I know you have it in you.

More soon.