My friend Chris Wilson and I have a collaborative piece forthcoming at Mud Luscious.  I think it may be the first collaborative writing I’ve done.  And the last!  Just kidding, CW.

One whole year.  Like Lone Wolf and Cub. But less swordplay.

I have officially started my appointment as Scholar-in-Residence at Hamilton College.

Returned as Visiting Lecturer to Hamilton College. Baby boy was born on February 19, 2007—and there was much rejoicing!

During July and August, I focused on researching the effect of ocean waves on muscle-powered fiberglass platforms. In my spare time, I also took some notes for an upcoming project.

As Visiting Professor of English for 2005-06, I gave a fiction reading at Hamilton College. Held in the gladiatorially named “Red Pit.” I had the urge to shout “are you not entertained” at its conclusion.

Very good turnout and lively Q&A session. Nearly every member of the English Department was there to show support. I’ve never experienced that before—in fact, I’ve never even observed it.

As a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship recipient, I spent two months at the Summer Institute directed by the East-West Center and the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

I quit my job as managing editor of The Missouri Review and moved to New York.  Upon arrival, I ran the Utica Boilermaker 15K (while still recovering from a cold) and finished in 7748th place.  A good start.