The worst thing to happen to academia was the emergence of a nomadic administrative class like the one in corporations who just move from institution to institution setting fires and walking away.

Say what you will about the flaws of faculty governance, but at least they believe in the mission.

Sure, my kids are coming unhinged. But (a note of pride enters my voice) not about a new bike lane!

If you're going to stretch your runtime to silent era European levels, you better deliver Conrad Veidt painted gold and not some CGI cobbled together at the last minute by underpaid animators who take the blame for studio cheapness, lack of vision and refusal to complete the goddamn script

I’m so glad you found me on here!