Author Archives: Adam

About Adam

My quest is a world where calling someone "virtuous like a fairy tale hero" is routine, not fantastic or ironic. My vocation is the teaching and learning of statistics. My dream is a long happy life with a wonderful wife and kids. Who knows if any will become true? More information is at my homepage on the twelvefruits network: http://adam.twelvefruits.com

Songs of the Semesters

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Adam

Part of my second attempt at a PhD involved music. As I returned to test taking, I returned to pre-test music playlists. The mix varied from term to term, based on the highlights of courses and life. (Originally in summer … Continue reading →

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On Being 40

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Adam

There’s a countdown going on right now. 1 minute, 12 seconds. Unless something extreme occurs, screwier than a screwball comedy, I’ll be a 40 year old virgin. 25 seconds now. There’s no fancy ball drop. No Taylor Swift or Ryan … Continue reading →

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2015: Sticks and Buckets

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Adam

Having published an overwhelming three posts in 2014, it’s time for a summary, right? As I watch Ryan Seacrest hand his coat to Taylor Swift, and wait for the ball drop, I’ll use the same basic categories as 2012 and … Continue reading →

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TV: Carrie and Lorelai

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Adam

Over the month of April, I’ve had a tooth issue. There was pain – not so much that I’d take a painkiller, but enough to influence my life. I couldn’t put any pressure on the back left side of my … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Mid-Majority.

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Adam

It always ends in a loss. Humans all die. Websites die too. Unless something unusual happens in the next nine minutes of basketball time, Dayton will lose to Florida, all remaining squads will come from power conferences, and The Mid-Majority … Continue reading →

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Missed Chances over Mozzarella Sticks

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Adam

The past six weeks have comprised my worst time at Georgia. We all have factors that make us happier. For me, I can identify five: sunny weather, agency (resources and power to do interesting work), community, love, and honor. In … Continue reading →

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2014: Strive, Cultivate, Praise

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Adam

I don’t write many posts, nor have I had many readers – never 100 views in any day. This blog has never been about mass popular communication. As I hear fireworks (or perhaps gunshots) ending 2013, I’m writing a summary … Continue reading →

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How Children Succeed

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Adam

The third book on my spring 2013 reading plan, How Children Succeed by Paul Tough. I added it right after its release in September 2012, because I had read a NYT Magazine article that discussed character and KIPP, the subject … Continue reading →

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Work Hard, Be Nice

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Adam

The second book on my spring 2013 reading plan, Work Hard, Be Nice, is a biography of the founding of KIPP, Knowledge is Power Program. KIPP is one of the most successful charter school programs, earning an Economist piece. KIPP … Continue reading →

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I Choose to Go to the Moon

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Adam

To become a better speaker, I study great speeches and speakers. Though I do read some, most come from the 20th century, because we don’t have earlier audiovisual records. In case you’re wondering, my choice for best speech of the … Continue reading →

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