Just call me Ms. Election.

This blog is not the place for me to rant about the abject foolishness and unreflective moronity of the vast majority of people. But I want it noted that I object to idiocy in all its forms, and that critical thinking---question everything, or at least recognize when you are choosing not to question something for reasons of survival, etc.---is the most important thing in the world. A proper humanistic outlook is a necessity of life. Only one you've got that can you go on and make the world a better place. I am quite serious.

Anyways, back to the usual day-in-the-life posting.

Couldn't sleep last night until very late and I apparently didn't actual turn on my alarm clock, so I missed JS's talk. And this after I went on yesterday about the importance of supporting fellow graduate students. I suck. Ah well. I will partially make it up to him by taking him to Massey for a discussion relevant to his area of interest.

Once I did manage to wake up, I worked on the computer until it was time to make muffins. Strawberry bran muffins. Oh wow they are so good. Mmmm. I ate one on my way out the door to the department meeting. I ran into TC2 on the street---this happens occasionally because we live so close to each other.

The meeting was semi-interesting. The regular talkative profs weren't in evidence so there is not much gossip to share. I do like my department and have great respect for the chair. Basically I am a huge school nerd and even administrative discussions keep my attention! And speaking of administrative discussions, tomorrow I will put in my name for a seat on a university governance council. That means I will have entered into two elections this week.

I am still annoyed thinking about people's lack of what I consider to be basic common sense. Sigh. Grrr. Life project: teach young people (and hopefully others) what thinking actually means.

P.S. I'm going to what promises to be a fun party on Friday. Anyone wanna come?