That's the first I've seen anyone call it depressing out of the many people who have read it and commented. Speaking as just another academician in the crowd, I do not think "a field of high interest and one that requires rigorous scrutiny" precludes lightening up. In fact, not doing so may hinder one's efforts. As well, we must always remember not to labor under the fallacy of shoulds. While you have every right to be depressed and very serious about this piece of writing, a parody is intended for comic effect, which is how Dan meant it and how I take it. Vicki
p.s. I don't know how the font thing happened either--hope it doesn't happen to me!Last edited on Aug 13th, 2010 08:38 PM by Vicki Talbott
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