Much of my free time over the past few days has been spent catching up with readings for my next (sixth) degree, the Master of Higher Education, the two coursebooks being Higher Education Research Methdology, and Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods. Both seem pretty good so far, albeit if one has an existing background in formal philosophy it is very familiar territory. I've also had the opportunity to point out calendar errors on when the (online) classes are supposed to be held (the university's system says Friday when it's actually on Thursday) and when the first class assignment is due (the course co-ordinator gave a date that was a month later than the actual date). All a bit confusing, but sorted out now. This course (Research in Higher Education) is pretty heavy going; it is expected that the first assignment as a potential contribution to a peer-reviewed journal, and its completion will mark the halfway point in this degree.
Had nephew Luke over for dinner last night with his significant other, Cara, who we were meeting for the first time, which of course necessitated the standard tour of the asylum. As it was a special evening with the crazy aunt and uncle, I decided to unload on my cooking and did a three-course dinner (French, mais oui), albeit in my rustic style; soupe aux oignons, coq au vin avec pommes de terre au romarin, crêpes à la compote de fruits, an assortment of wines (including the last of our 2012 Glenlofty Shiraz-Viognier - which I thought was the end of line two years ago), and finished with just a bit too much Grand Marnier. Cara made the observation (and won my favour) by noting that the dinner was better than any restaurant meal; she's allowed back, even if she doesn't like rats (yet).
Today played a session of RuneQuest with Michael C., taking up the reins for GMing. Appropriately, I bought a small mountain of books on Friday from the old Mongoose line, which includes some of their better supplements (Dara Happ Stirs, Clanking City, Durulz). It adds to the collection of old D&D/AD&D scenarios and supplements that I bought a couple of days prior (I was after Castle Amber in particular). Apropos, I really need to get my finger out and finish RPG Review Issue 45; I was hoping to have it done a couple of weeks back but for various reasons (you know, dissertation for my MSc) that didn't happen. Now it's reached the point of being very overdue, but the recent addition of content by![[dreamwidth.org profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
dorchadas is very timely - now I just have to start plans for the next issue - on FATE RPGs.
Had nephew Luke over for dinner last night with his significant other, Cara, who we were meeting for the first time, which of course necessitated the standard tour of the asylum. As it was a special evening with the crazy aunt and uncle, I decided to unload on my cooking and did a three-course dinner (French, mais oui), albeit in my rustic style; soupe aux oignons, coq au vin avec pommes de terre au romarin, crêpes à la compote de fruits, an assortment of wines (including the last of our 2012 Glenlofty Shiraz-Viognier - which I thought was the end of line two years ago), and finished with just a bit too much Grand Marnier. Cara made the observation (and won my favour) by noting that the dinner was better than any restaurant meal; she's allowed back, even if she doesn't like rats (yet).
Today played a session of RuneQuest with Michael C., taking up the reins for GMing. Appropriately, I bought a small mountain of books on Friday from the old Mongoose line, which includes some of their better supplements (Dara Happ Stirs, Clanking City, Durulz). It adds to the collection of old D&D/AD&D scenarios and supplements that I bought a couple of days prior (I was after Castle Amber in particular). Apropos, I really need to get my finger out and finish RPG Review Issue 45; I was hoping to have it done a couple of weeks back but for various reasons (you know, dissertation for my MSc) that didn't happen. Now it's reached the point of being very overdue, but the recent addition of content by
dorchadas is very timely - now I just have to start plans for the next issue - on FATE RPGs.