Oberlin Blogs

"Bloggers don't have to be introspective," I protested. She put her hands up, "It's not a bad thing. You just... might want to think about stuff. Sometimes. You don't have to, but it's good. Sometimes."

I've been using spring break to get caught up on some listening.

Isaac reflects on his first impressions of Oberlin after flying back home for fall break--only to find that his real home is at Oberlin. Awww.

As fun as the leprechaun cookies and green jello shots were, the best aspect of the day, for me, was the mass of adorable little kids running around. Little kids - much like pets, parents, and well-stocked refrigerators - are something you miss out on when you're away at college...

What's the best way to get away from the monotony of html and dreamweaver? Why telling you all about my exciting day, of course!

In this post: sub-standard writing, naval-gazing, other people's impenetrable prose, my impenetrable prose, private readings, A-List magazines, and burnt mouths.

I've been reviewing applications since November, with a couple of months still to go before we mail our decision letters....

There's much to be said about adverse conditions, turmoil, and challenges. They have a way of cutting right across a number of boundaries which previously seemed unalterable.

I have a lot going on, and the semester hasn't even started.

Not impressed? Well, I bet you won't believe what arrived in my mailbox this morning.

A list of recent distractions. This is what has been keeping me busy recently.

In this post: rejection letters, romantic rejection, my petty impulses, The Kenyon Review , and children's publishing.