BackStage

A while ago (probably about a year), I told you about the wonderful book Name of the Wind by Pat Rothfuss. At the time, he was running a fundraiser for Heifer International. If you didn’t get on board last year, you have another chance.

First, read the book (really, it’s really really good).

Second, you can get your name in the next book of the trilogy (Wise Man’s Fear). By going here and following the instructions. (Actually, you’d need to do this first cause time is running out … but, you can help out Heifer, which is good anyway).

Good fiction and a great cause. What more can you ask for (besides tenure)?

Also, while you are at it, you can read this blog post by Pat which talks about hating his job (to write fabulous books) sometimes. Sound familiar?

And, while we are on this track, there was this post on Chronicle Higher Ed about a new professor. I found the comments hard to read. Everyone was basically saying that she/he was a crap teacher because she/he was struggling with liking what she/he was doing. To me, all of his/her worries indicates she/he IS a strong teacher… I guess I’m sensitive about that, because lately I hate my job … but I still think I’m good at it. Part of the reason we hate is because, ultimately, we care so much.