As the bag boy at the grocery store handed me my groceries, he said “Have a nice night, ma’am.” Ma'am?! When did I go from being a “miss” to a “ma’am”?! This is not good. Adding sunscreen to my daily routine from now on. … [Read more...] about Unfiltered Thoughts: Aging
Putting the “Pro” in Procrastination
I get this a lot. Why isn’t my dissertation done already? What is taking so long? Mostly I get this from people who have Ph.D.'s already. I'm wondering if the process of writing a dissertation is a lot like giving birth: you forget about the pain and selectively remember only the end result? Or are these folks from disciplines that require less of their Ph.D. students? Or am I making this harder than it needs to be? (Or, just as likely, are they passing judgment from their mighty … [Read more...] about Putting the “Pro” in Procrastination
FAQ
1. What’s wrong with you? Lots. Mostly, I’m an anxious person. I worry that I worry too much. Next question? 2. What's the story behind the title "Funky-Ass Monkey"? Good question. I barely remember, it seems like forever ago. Aka 2006. Here's my best explanation: the URL was available. But seriously - I used to call drivers who tailgate "ass monkeys" and My Better Half™ wisely suggested that I add "Funky" to my favorite of my many foul-mouthed sayings, rather than just title my blog "ass … [Read more...] about FAQ