Tuesday Read

In the time-honored tradition of academe, professors surge to support one of their own via--what else?--a petition!

Maybe it's just me, but after the whole Duke Lacrosse fiasco and the vaunted "Gang of 88," my only response to gestures such as these is a ginormous eyeroll of "whatever, dude."  But not everyone shares my apathy - read the comments section and enjoy!

Gah.  Enough of this. In keeping with my recently taken vow of cruel frivolity (yes, I am ripping off Ann Althouse's "vow of cruel neutrality," only my version is way easier on the blood pressure), I am taking the afternoon off to get my hair done. And to read People magazine while I do it!  Hah!  I may even indulge in a mocha.

Take that, Harbingers Of Serious Business on the Internet!