luciab | we'll call it good.

Before the bitching commences, I would like to congratulate Lady Sunneva, (half of

zihuatenejo) recipient of the Coral Branch at War of the Wings. Vivat!

Also, I got back the paper about iron gall ink, and am most pleased with the results. I would like to thank the chemists who consulted, because the teacher really liked those details.

I have term papers/projects due in each of my four classes, and the first one is due in less than 4 weeks-- stemming from that damn topic that had me so disgusted a day or two ago. Sigh. It feels like "how to write platitudes in 10 pages or less" to me. Of course, she says she wants "originality and creativity." Ha. I can maybe do that with a paintbrush, but not so much with theories and big ideas about how to make a "new plan" for a public library. With a "user-focused vision statement." And "service statements" and how to measure progress towards realizing said vision. And a discussion of how this vision will "help to build community and turn the library into a dynamic force for positive change." Man, that's a lot to ask, as far as I'm concerned. Not that I'm cynical or anything. And I hate theory. Makes me shudder to think about it-- almost as bad as the management class. Heh.

Two days after that, the Big Paper about how vellum, parchment and paper react to iron gall ink is due. At least that one is interesting. (Chemists, ready yourselves for more questions!) Things are spaced out a bit better after that. Damn, the next month is going to suck.