Assignments for weeks thirteen and fourteen are posted.

I've tried to keep the reading this week focused on the literature surrounding the Thanksgiving Holiday.  You have the only two paragraphs which record the 1621 Pilgram Thanksgiving, an address from an Indian Thanksgiving ceremony, and Fanny Fern's description of an 1853 Thanksgiving Day.

I've intentionally keep the reading and writing short, so you can enjoy your Fall break.  I thought the reading would give you a deeper appreciation for the holiday, and it might give you some good dinner conversation if you happen to find yourself with friends and family reproducing the 1621 feast.

Enjoy your break, but do do the work.

Please get in touch if you need me today, Tuesday, 17 November

While I won't be keeping physical office hours or holding physical classes today, I am no longer sick.  I'm sitting out the 24 hours post fever recommended in the guidelines for H1N1 to make sure I'm not contagious.  I'll be at home working on the computer, and I'll be happy to respond to email or phone calls, 262-8585, that is, if you have any questions or concerns.

Steve

Your assignments this week will be a day late...

The good news: I'll resume my regular office hours on Wednesday.


The bad news: According to the doctor, my symptoms for the past week are consistant with H1N1, so I'm home until 24 hours after my last fever, which returned Sunday afternoon and evening.  I'm feeling much better, but being sick has put me behind, so expect your assignments for the coming week to be posted tomorrow rather than today, Monday, 16 November.
Steve