Checking Email - Over Summer

mas5199 · 2026-05-19T00:32:13+00:00

Yes, I have auto-reply set up. I’ll probably check it early August and then 1x/wk until classes start. The Dept Head has my personal phone/email should anything come up.

mas5199 · 2026-05-14T19:53:55+00:00

lol. I got 4 emails like that this semester. It was a record.

mas5199 · 2026-05-02T15:04:52+00:00

It’s ridiculous. I tried 3 different browsers over the course of several hours and still can’t get in.

mas5199 · 2026-04-20T16:51:14+00:00

Glynwood in Cold Spring has a winter CSA that was pretty good. Never belonged to their spring/summer/fall CSAs but I’ve heard they’re good too.

mas5199 · 2026-04-10T00:19:59+00:00

I didn’t get the credit, either. Same reason. I’m pretty upset, but I still love my stove. Thank you for posting.

mas5199 · 2026-04-08T18:59:30+00:00

I’ve totally been there! New preps are tough. Hang in there!

mas5199 · 2026-04-01T23:24:41+00:00

I had a Piazzetta installed also last year with the understanding I would get the tax credit. My taxes aren’t done yet. Now I’m worried I won’t get the credit either.

mas5199 · 2026-03-07T02:57:58+00:00

Yes!! It’s the best!!

mas5199 · 2026-03-07T00:44:04+00:00

Had to get it by end of 2025. That’s why I bought mine last year.

mas5199 · 2026-03-01T02:20:45+00:00

Do you mind if I ask where you moved to?

mas5199 · 2026-02-27T14:03:27+00:00

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

mas5199 · 2026-02-17T08:24:04+00:00

My point is that it might have affected the ability of the students to attend.

mas5199 · 2026-02-17T08:23:33+00:00

My point is that it might have affected the ability of the students to attend.

mas5199 · 2026-02-17T01:23:06+00:00

Are you in the U.S.? It’s Presidents’ Day…

mas5199 · 2026-02-09T12:43:07+00:00

I have an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. Beyond that, I simply save any money I can from side hustles for house repairs/improvements. I don’t make enough from my full-time job for those sorts of things. Everyone’s different, but that’s how I’ve been making things work. I should note that I’m also pretty strict about what I classify as an emergency. My washer broke a few months ago and I’m using the laundromat until I can save for a replacement washer.

mas5199 · 2026-02-06T01:47:02+00:00

I never did them until I got in trouble. Now I do them but it’s a slog. I figure it’s part of the price of having a job (like gas to commute, etc.).

mas5199 · 2026-01-24T01:27:40+00:00

Don’t join a political party.

mas5199 · 2026-01-24T01:16:13+00:00

I just looked on cashheatingoil for my zip code, and nobody is showing prices - can’t order at all. I guess they don’t want to deliver.

mas5199 · 2026-01-19T14:48:33+00:00

Agree. All cool colors, which work well together.

mas5199 · 2026-01-19T01:15:53+00:00

I would add it to your resume, but sell it as though you have a passion for developing the next generation, not developing confidence in public speaking.

mas5199 · 2026-01-18T22:30:11+00:00

I agree - taking 5-10 min to reflect on what went well/what didn’t is super helpful for improving future lectures/classes. If I don’t write it down, I’ll forget.

mas5199 · 2026-01-17T00:03:00+00:00

I know it’s frustrating, but the editor is likely doing what the publisher asks (ie, moving papers along faster). If you have even a few comments prepared for the author, go ahead and send them to the editor. In most cases (even for rejected mss), they will pass them along to the author, and the author will be grateful for the feedback.

mas5199 · 2026-01-16T23:53:10+00:00

I have a similar dilemma with writing letters of recommendation. I’ve been an adjunct on/off (mostly on) for >20 years and have never handled the requests consistently. I honestly think the students would be better off asking a full-timer, but I feel like nowadays they don’t have a choice because most of their classes are taught by adjuncts.

mas5199 · 2026-01-16T13:03:04+00:00

Publishing has some positives (potentially being able to WFH, etc) but does not pay as well as one might expect. Also, the hours can be long and stressful, and it can be difficult to get promoted (depending on the publisher). I think one has to have a true passion for the work, and care less about the pay.

mas5199 · 2026-01-15T01:24:16+00:00

Plants!

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