Just Shoot Me University

So, I got email back from a poli sci prof at JSMU. I asked about how normal it is that a prof have 17 advisees plus at least twice again that many committees and a new institute-thing and full teaching load while on sabbatical a third of each year. I said I didn't think it normal, and he said:
"I'll say. I have never heard of anything like that. This smells of mismanagement. Unless Ed. PhD's take very little work."

No, they most certainly do not. When I compare to other departments, definitely not.

And then when I mentioned my fears that I seem flaky because I can't stick around, this is why he will always be on the good list, he said:
"Well, I hope this isn't too distressing. If JSMU cannot serve you, you are probably doing the right thing. I don't worry about you in the long run, because you are very bright and also hard working. You will find something worthwhile!"

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Anyway, fun weekend, hanging out for Shirley's birthday! Stayed at Michele's, got my truck fixed, ate SO MUCH CHOCOLATE, and watched Brokeback Mountain (yes, very good).

Damn daylight saving time.