Monthly Archives: August 2009

Links, 8/10/09

“Behind Closed Doors at the Playboy Mansion” (h/t Josh) – There might be something very isolating about sexual freedom as a value unto itself. fta – But the real drawback was Hef. Stuck in his perpetual Groundhog Day, padding around in his pyjamas, eating all his meals in bed, watching the same classic films with …

August 10, 2009 – 6:00 pm | By ashok | Posted in links | Comments (3)

Links, 8/9/09

Diminishing Returns in Humanities Research, by Mark Bauerlein (h/t aldaily.com) – too long, takes forever to get to his thesis and recommendations (hint: this is bad writing), but the argument is generally correct. Here, I’ll sum it up, quoting him: Thesis – “In light of 50 years of vast research production, backed by substantial resources …

August 9, 2009 – 6:27 pm | By ashok | Posted in links | Comments (3)

About the Wrists…

…the hands/wrists/arms feel better – I do need to rest them more, I’m getting antsy about being online. We’ll know for sure if there’s any nerve damage the 12th. Things are looking hopeful right now. Thank you all for asking, apologies I haven’t been the best about staying in touch recently.

August 8, 2009 – 5:24 am | By ashok | Posted in personal | Comments (0)

That Laudatory Name: On Dickinson’s “Fame of Myself, to justify…” (713)

“Fame of Myself, to justify…” (713) Emily Dickinson Fame of Myself, to justify, All other Plaudit be Superfluous – An Incense Beyond Necessity – Fame of Myself to lack – Although My Name be else Supreme – This were an Honor honorless – A futile Diadem – Comment: We noted that when Dickinson brought forth …

August 8, 2009 – 5:20 am | By ashok | Posted in dickinson, poetry | Comments (3)