Saturday, 02 July 2005

History Carnival #11

Another three weeks, another mention of Y.T. in the newest History Carnival.  Before I know it this attention'll head to my head and swell it all out of proportion.  (Full disclosure: it already has.)  But I'm not only included in the current History Carnival, nay, never, I'm spotlighted in the "Host's Discussion Pick."  Siris, said host, says "So I'm very interested in the form these questions take elsewhere, and would like to see more discussion of it," which I believe means he wants more people to discuss me.  Because I'm living a Very Special Life, one worthy of discussion.  And study.  And remuneration.  Serious remuneration.  So alright already!  Start discussing and studying my many virtues!

Jul 2, 2005 7:06:28 PM | Academia, Shameless Self-Promotion, Weblogs

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