Category Archives: Academia

Recycling words

Posted on February 21, 2021 by barrypless

A long time ago in a place far, far away I was asked to give an after-dinner talk. Continue reading →

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An aging academic looks back

Posted on November 22, 2019 by barrypless

When you’ve just ‘celebrated’ your 87th birthday there’s not much joy to be had from looking forward to whatever academic activities may lie ahead. But, there are some lessons – and perhaps a few pleasures – when you take the … Continue reading →

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