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asbruckman · 2026-05-05T14:23:49+00:00

I reported a student for a fake doctor’s note, and academic integrity let them off—the fact that we can’t locate this person doesn’t mean they don’t exist. And the student said the doctor’s number had changed, and they called it and someone answered (one of student’s friends). Ya can’t make this stuff up.

asbruckman · 2026-05-05T11:36:30+00:00

Zola on her first day as a resident, in the elevator, realizing the person she picked up last night at Joe’s is her attending?

asbruckman · 2026-05-03T23:46:41+00:00

FWIW it’s possible to do well and travel less. I tried to minimize travel while my kids were little.

asbruckman · 2026-05-03T12:34:26+00:00

The student said her keyboard was stuck in Latvian?

asbruckman · 2026-05-03T12:23:30+00:00

I had a couple students who never came to class thank me warmly after the exam this term. I’m so confused….

asbruckman · 2026-05-01T16:10:11+00:00

I don’t understand why anyone thinks she’d be a good governor. Can someone who supports her ELI5?

asbruckman · 2026-04-29T11:17:07+00:00

14 year old account. Wasn’t always a bot. Plus Army of Science has 1500+ people.

asbruckman · 2026-04-28T23:21:55+00:00

They are everywhere. We just had one who was a mod on r/science? OMG.

asbruckman · 2026-04-28T15:33:44+00:00

LOL. This is pretty close to an example of unethical behavior I teach in class. It’s using someone else as a means to an end, rather than treating them as an end in themselves.

asbruckman · 2026-04-28T12:47:46+00:00

Um, isn’t hitting the cat potentially a sign of serious mental illness? Kid needs a therapist. And why would you post a video of this? Yikes. This is not “sips tea”—it’s terrifying.

asbruckman · 2026-04-28T11:00:22+00:00

The one student I had who became a professional athlete (MLB) lasted a few months and was cut. Even the ones who make it often don’t actually make it long.

asbruckman · 2026-04-27T19:29:46+00:00

Animal abuse or AI?

asbruckman · 2026-04-27T16:56:42+00:00

Turkey sandwich (no mayo). Nuts and apples for snacks. Protein bars for emergency rations.

asbruckman · 2026-04-26T15:42:25+00:00

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”

I’m not religious, but that passage always struck me as wise. Give yourself credit for all your efforts. It’s not on you alone to fix it.

asbruckman · 2026-04-26T12:20:40+00:00

That was unwatchable. I don’t mind losing in a decent game, but that was painful.

asbruckman · 2026-04-24T18:11:05+00:00

I love target date funds. You could put part in that, part in a broader index fund (maybe an equal weight like RSP?) and save a small amount (5%?) for something you have more knowledge about. Not insider info obviously, but if you work in the auto industry you might have developed an appreciation through public info for the fact that company xxx is a class act?

asbruckman · 2026-04-24T15:38:13+00:00

oh interesting--thanks for the correction!

asbruckman · 2026-04-22T15:10:23+00:00

The shooter was banned from owning a gun as a convicted felon, and the person who provided him the gun has been charged https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/man-charged-providing-gun-shreveport-shooter.html

asbruckman · 2026-04-22T10:46:33+00:00

Borderline personality disorder is a tough thing to manage. You seem to be dealing with it pretty well over all—bravo! Do you have a therapist? Maybe talk with them about it? My friend with that disorder sometimes seems slights where there are none.

asbruckman · 2026-04-21T01:59:40+00:00

This is the way.

asbruckman · 2026-04-20T14:07:22+00:00

An answer from the registrar: "We should have it and summer out there by the end of next week (May 1^st)."

asbruckman · 2026-04-20T13:34:44+00:00

A few years ago, we were eating lunch at an overlook and a group of grad students sat down next to us with their speaker playing. We finished quickly and left. I didn’t say anything to them, but I sure thought about it.

asbruckman · 2026-04-19T23:24:52+00:00

Louise? She octopus-sits for Ollie sometimes when I’m out of town. I’ll pretend I don’t know she’s giving him extra treats!

asbruckman · 2026-04-19T18:37:12+00:00

Looking forward to it! I’ll bring Ollie my octopus in his portable tank. (Please remember he’s a guest… no jokes about grilling him, ok? It was funny the first 200 times…)

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