What's Going on Here?

Okay, so I've forgotten about the blog for a bit... parenthood, teaching, grading, coaching, half-begun writing projects, and the dishes are to blame.  (Unlike the sink, the blog doesn't smell if I ignore it for too long).  But I'll be getting back to it shortly; I promise.

In the meantime, a quick thought as I glance at my last entry, "Winter is Coming."  That was in anticipation of the HBO series, "A Game of Thrones," based on GRRM's acclaimed novel...

Watched the premier.  Didn't care for it... I'll post my thoughts at a later date (maybe after I give it a second look on DVD).

Now the latest novel in the series, A Dance with Dragons, which came out in July, was fantastic.  Review to come.

Un-coincidentally, it's the mid-year grading crunch at school.  Somehow, all those blue books, exams, papers, and stacks of unchecked homeworks always inspire me to undertake lots of new intellectual and creative endeavors.  Where's my free time when I need it?