Category Archives: Self-referential

It Happened

Posted on October 2, 2012 by LaDale Winling

During my college years I worked at two main jobs, a college dining hall at Michigan and a campus 7-Eleven at WMU. At Michigan I was part of a crew of working- to middle-class kids who kind of resented the … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Routine

Posted on August 23, 2012 by LaDale Winling

This year I will be commuting to work by plane. I hate flying and feel as though I am taking my life into my hands on every flight. There is only one flight in my whole life I can ever … Continue reading →

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Fun for Historians

Posted on July 16, 2012 by LaDale Winling

In an effort to relieve what can often seem like drudgery in the writing process, I sometimes take up little side projects. At one point during my graduate candidacy, I came across this thesis project by two U of M … Continue reading →

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Up North

Posted on May 13, 2012 by LaDale Winling

This weekend I stole my wife from her lecture preparations and headed the rental car up north. Northern Michigan to Sault Sainte Marie, to be exact. My grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday and his kids arranged a surprise … Continue reading →

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The Truth

Posted on February 23, 2012 by LaDale Winling

Nothing kills your blogging like having a demanding job. I have not felt Nietzsche’s windless calm of boredom in quite some time. What am I working on now? My main effort is revising a book chapter on Austin, Texas. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Getting Back

Posted on December 3, 2011 by LaDale Winling

There’s just a few weeks left in our European trip. We have traveled to many great sites and stayed in some wonderful places. But since we’re heading back to the States, I’m thinking about what I have missed most and … Continue reading →

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Find the Shade

Posted on June 16, 2011 by LaDale Winling

Prior to starting my position at Virginia Tech, I will be living in Italy and England for the next 6 months. I am very fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity and this period will not only provide me with material … Continue reading →

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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Tenure Track Job?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by LaDale Winling

If you’re lucky, about $2300. I finished my PhD last summer. Realizing that it was my last year of grad school, I spent a good chunk of time in the late fall and winter 09-10 filing job applications. I sent … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on June 23, 2010 by LaDale Winling

I am moving my site over to Drupal, but the process is not without its difficulties. For new content, follow the link here.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Research at Archives II (part 1)

Posted on May 15, 2010 by LaDale Winling

Ruby Button If you’re reading this, you’re probably quite excited at the prospect of research at what is likely the greatest archival repository in the country, and one of the best in the world, but somewhat bewildered about what the … Continue reading →

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