Considering how little return American students get on their books during “Book Buyback” at the end of the semester, I wondered if Iraqi students could use these donations instead? —Mike Arnzen —Gun and Pencil: Book Buyback for Baghdad? (Pedablogue)

A reflection on the CS Monitor’s report on the state of higher education in Iraq. Now there are some professors whose problems really make me feel like a whiner.

Me: Okay, okay, Jerz…enough procrastinating, and get back to those papers.

Me: Just one more blog entry? Pleeease?

Me: No!

Me: Then can I at least run that errand to the business office?

Me: Okay… but no stopping off at the cafeteria.

Me: Aw…..