I feel terrible that I let some many days go by without updating the blog! I hope anyone reading this---especially anyone who is in any way connected to academia---will understand just how crazy those last weeks of a semester can be. One of my colleagues said that the only answer to any question during this time of year should be "NO!" I wish I was that strong. I said yes far too many times, for rewrites, paper extensions, etc. Things were crazy, but at last it is over with and (hopefully) all of Wofford's faculty, students, and staff will have a very Merry Christmas.
During the last week of class, I received a very special gift, in the form of many e-mails and Facebook posts from students, both current and former. They wanted to know if I was going to see the new Sherlock Holmes movie (which debuts on Christmas Day) and what my opinion of it was. This might not seem like a real present, but it was to me, as it made me realize that my class and my interim are not completely forgotten. Some students have developed a real passion for the Sherlock Holmes stories, and (amazingly) still think enough of me to solicit an opinion on a new interpretation of the master detective. It's always good to be remembered by students, but to me this was extra special.
And, for the record, I don't know what I will think of the new movie! I've been trying to avoid all reviews and previews, striving to remain as unbiased as possible. And it goes without saying that I can't wait for Christmas Day. Every year since high school I've received something Sherlockian (a book, a set of DVDs, etc) for the holiday. This year, my students and Hollywood have been extra generous to me.
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