Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

I have decided to conduct my research project on the history of bookbinding in America.  I am still gathering sources, but my interest in this topic so far has been on the impact of mass-produced books on methods of bookbinding.  I … Continue reading →

Jennifer Margulis’ ideas on the five most important elements of a written work has stuck with me for several days (ah heck, I guess it’s weeks at this point). Last term in Composition, Dr. Battistella discussed the importance of having … Continue reading →

Blackstone Audio’s presentation on audio books wasn’t of much personal interest to me, particularly since I’m hearing-impaired and only retain 60% or so of what I hear without captions or the ability to read a speaker’s lips.  I was initially … Continue reading →

Woe to the sad commuter with so much to do and so little time.  Whether your commute is 20 minutes or over an hour, the time spent behind the wheel of a car can add up over the course of a week … Continue reading →