OK. Third night of entertaining for Hanukkah. This time, six guests. Six of them. At once. On top of the four we've already made latkes for. Our kitchen looks like something made of flour and eggs exploded in it. Which is basically what happened. (We had fun when we realised the pan was wet, after adding the oil and turning the heat up. And when one of the menorahs fell over, candles still lit. And also when I decided I was capable of pouring wine for my guest, and realised after tipping half a bottle of the stuff over her that I really wasn't. Fun times!)
Damn, you are the Best Fiancee EVER!!!
I have just pointed this comment out to The Girl. Every so often, she needs reminding ;) Turns out Sexie is only so-so (although there is a truly superb bit about seeing-eye dog training). I'm hoping the final one is as good as his early stuff.
Shir, what kind of work are you doing on oral history? Sounds interesting. I'm keen on life history research as a sociology research method. It might be involved in my PhD. (The currently-fictional one that I'm not sure is ever going to happen.)
Thanks, everyone for the positive, helpful comments on my twin sister's pregnancy. She went in to have her blood drawn today and her HCG levels doubled in 24 hours (which is what they want to see). This has reassured her somewhat. We know the next 12 weeks will be a nail biter but for now, she is pregnant and happy to be so. We'll deal with things as they come.
So many thoughts to her right now. And to you too, Cash.
Very glad for her good news, Cash.
t random and self-centered
I hate this paper.
Shir, what kind of work are you doing on oral history?
Nothing much. One of the questions I have to answer is about oral testimonies. Personally I think there's nothing wrong with them and the von Ranke historiography just can't handle them and that's why they can seem difficult, but it's true that one needs a method to check oral history, a method modern historiography still doesn't have. But it's says a lot more about historians than the oral history for itself.
Just one more bloody question to answer and then I'll be able to go to bed.
Someone remind me to spit of the grave of von Ranke when I'll have the chance. Sadistic bastard.
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I hate this paper.
I am Aims.
Oh. Oh oh oh.
I think I found the hidden oral testimony in the 120 pages of texts I had to read.
I'm not 100% sure, but I'm 80% sure, and that will do for now: it is an oral testimony, and I can base my point on it. Screw von Ranke, screw that redundant class and paper.
OMG this screen is HUGE! Suite is on 20 yard line AIFG!
Oh, good, Cash. I hope things continue to go well for your sister.
Screw von Ranke in the ear! [runs off to google von Ranke] Huh. Apparently Leopold von Ranke was Robert Graves uncle. [link]
Eh, screw him anyway.
