Collaborating on a project with several colleagues, the grad student is unable to identify exactly what he is contributing.

Happy Holidays! May the season bring you joy, rest, and luck on any submitted materials. I'll be looking for all three in various chimneys.

Scheduling all his upcoming obligations for after the winter break, the grad student offloads everything onto his future self.

I did a limited test run of just 40 LGS 2024 calendars with a new manufacturer. They're nice but lighter/thinner than I expected. If you're willing to buy one, they're on sale at a discount for $22. And I will sign the calendar as a token of appreciation!

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I am sorry to say this, but it looks like there won't be calendars for 2024. The company that helps produce them has now stopped doing bulk orders, which is the only way this is affordable. I apologize, but I thank you all for your past support.

We'll see what happens in 2025.

For the six of you who might care: More information coming soon.

Definitely had manuscripts under review longer than this.

Repairing his run-down laptop, the grad student is tempted to obliterate the anxiety-ridden piece of junk instead.

Throwing a paper together just days before a conference, the grad student rides a turbulent wave of shame and exhilaration.

Submitting his final grades, the grad student awaits the inevitable arrival of undergrad emails contesting them.

Almost 50,000 student workers across the University of California system are striking for livable wages and job security. Student workers are essential; their success is everyone's success. I stand in solidarity with the strike—despite my very small stature.

#UCstrike #FairUCnow

GO VOTE.

'So you're seriously telling me that there are no spells that conjure scholarly citations of my work?'

I voted early, and it's the easily most productive thing I've accomplished in a while.

BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY (and help save this country) BY VOTING!

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I got my bivalent booster (and flu shot) because I'm awesome and like being healthy. Please be awesome and healthy too.