by SMThornton | Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Some say the glass is half-full, others say it’s half-empty. Really, there’s just a glass with some liquid in it. (Preferably a full-bodied shiraz). I’m a realist. And I’ve been thinking (bad habit) about people who have novels stuffed in a...
by SMThornton | Feb 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
The History Blog has posted that Egypt’s archaeological sites and museums will re-open tomorrow. This is good news for their economy, but the bad news is that the looting was more prevalent than first suspected. Several sites and storehouses were broken into...
by SMThornton | Feb 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Wendy Sparrow just announced she has an agent!*breaks into an Egyptian happy dance*Congratulations, Wendy!
by SMThornton | Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, “Why god? Why me?” and the thundering voice of God answered, “There’s just something about you that pisses me...
by SMThornton | Feb 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
My school holds WACKO (Wild and Crazy Kid Olympics) every February. It’s a great time to make a fool of yourself in front of your students. There are relay races between the classes and faculty- some involving digging in pies with your face to find gummy worms,...
by SMThornton | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
As the protests continue in Egypt, it appears the artifacts damaged at the end of January are slated for restoration, and according to Zahi Hawass, “If Cairo Museum and the Pyramids are safe, Egypt is safe.” It appears all is well, at least for now....
