As some of you know, I recently applied to several doctoral programs. I wasn't sure what to do about this blog in the interim, but apparently the better part of discretion is to take it down. From what I've been told nothing I write can help my chances, but it definitely can hurt.
I suppose that bodes ill for the real meaning of academic freedom, but I'm certainly not in any position at present to fight it.
So, goodbye until mid-March or so, when I should know for sure where I'll be headed.