More on Comps

I saw Dr. Giles today to see if he could help me with Absalom, Absalom! He gave me some good suggestions. He said I probably DON'T need any criticism. I'm not sure which way to go, now. I think I am just going to keep doing what I'm doing. I think if I have criticism, it would only help. It really can't hurt.

Lia got to play with someone who is really her own size, today. Joe's buddy, Trevor, brought over his lab. She is only about a month younger than Lia. They played really good. I think Lia is the perfect size, though Trevor's dog is quite a bit smaller -- thinner, primarily. I am looking forward to seeing the vet, soon. I don't anticipate any big issues about her weight, but perhaps I'm wrong.

I'm feeling a little better, today. The dizziness seems primarily connected to Uthoff's (the same issue as my eye). Once I cool off, I feel better. I can drive with pretty much no problems. I can read--though with, apparently, poor comprehension.

I JUST DON'T GET ABSALOM, ABSALOM! Thank God for Spark Notes. I struggle through each chapter and then figure out what in the bloody-hell happened by reviewing the Spark Notes on the chapter. While I was at it, I bought the Frankenstein and Beloved Spark Notes and found an online-lesson plan for Everyman. It's not cheating if you actually read the stuff. I don't know how to get this across to my students. I'm totally okay with Spark Notes (though they don't need it this semester) as long as they are used as they are intended -- STUDY GUIDES (unlike the way that I used them while I was at AU -- how did I ever graduate Summa Cum Laude??).