The Good News
A couple of good things happened yesterday. First,through the glory of Ebay I received my small marble bust of Ludwig Schwanthaler (picked up in lieu of this beautiful but wicked thing).
Also Friday, I successfully defended my dissertation. This turned out to be a really interesting and pleasant experience. After a bit of proofreading and some very minor changes, I should be able to deposit the diss sometime next month.
December 9th, 2007 at 2:18 am
I had to look up Ludwig Schwanthaler; I didn’t know who he was. Congrats on the ebay win (and the successful defense, natch).
December 9th, 2007 at 10:48 am
Congratulations on the dissertation!
December 9th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Thanks Al & Dave. I should perhaps note with respect to Mr. Schwanthaler that I too had no idea who he was until I saw that I could pick up a nineteenth century marble bust of the poor fellow for $2.25 on Ebay. Crazy King Ludwig’s favorite sculptor, and the decorator of what might be the world’s most pure hall of
headsfame, I felt that the least I could do for Mr. Schwanthaler was to stick him in a nook somewhere in my office or home. I hope he appreciates the gesture.Speaking of which, thanks again to y’all for your kind congratulations.
December 9th, 2007 at 11:28 am
Congrats on the defense, BFD! That’s great! Now all you have to do is find a job. Ah, there’s the rub.
Speaking of which, Jen and I are moving on to Delaware. She and I both have jobs at UDel in Newark. She’s going to be running their Rare Book Bibliographic unit and I will be working as an Archivist in their Special Collections department. We move out of St. Louis on Jan 4. ANd I get to meet Gephardt (hopefully) this coming Friday. I’ll send you a pic.
Congratulations again! That’s really great news.
December 9th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Hey Tom, congrats on the move to Delaware! Sounds like a fantastic opportunity, though I’m sad to see you fleeing the vicinity (although since I never made it out to St. Louis, I can’t really scold you too soundly, I suppose). But you’ll be in visiting distance from DC anyhow, yes? Definitely let me know if you’ll be in CU or Chicago before you leave, in case we can arrange a tearful ceremonial send-off involving some cheap rum and good beer.
December 13th, 2007 at 10:35 am
Big congrats on the defense! Surely it was those weeks spent in repose in the Northwoods that spurred you on, no? :)
FamousP, it’s sad that I’m corresponding with you through blog comments. Congrats to you two as well. There might be big changes afoot here, too, as E. just had an interview for a job in Denver.
January 1st, 2008 at 6:17 pm
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Congratulations on the defense! :D [& I really ought to read your blog more frequently.]
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Hey Rachel and WF! Glad you hear from you both. Hope you’re both flourishing vigorously, or some more relaxing equivalent.