Opening statement

While I've used blogs in other places, I am a bit tired of some of them.  I started them primarily to keep up with friends, and most of them have stopped updating now.  So I'm beginning anew.  This will be, primarily, a place to write about work - navigating between grant writing, teaching, grading, comps preparation, and the dissertation.  I reserve the right to talk about life in general, too, but for the most part this will be about the struggles and joys of being a Ph.D. student in history.  

Read if you like.  If you decide to comment, know that I reserve the right to delete any comments that use foul or obscene language, any that are insulting or attacking.  In short, be nice, or go away.