Glad Tidings

It was at this time a that a decree went out to all in the sector that there was to be a quality assessment. All, therefore, to make their way to Academe.

Although heavy with learning and research, the candidate journeyed to Academe. But on arriving, the candidate found that there was no room amongst the tenured — there was only a place amongst the lowly, contract staff.

That night, whilst the tutors were tending their blocks, there appeared an email saying, "Be not afraid, I bring glad tidings. The one that has been promised has been delivered this night. In Academe, amongst the contract staff, can be found the candidate and the Little Baby Thesis."

The tutors were filled with wonder by these tidings and they made their way to Academe to behold the Little Baby Thesis, wrapped in leatherette and imprinted with a title of impact, pith and substance.

Traveling through cyber-space three, wise referees arrived in Academe. And, upon seeing the Baby Thesis they gave testimony that this was the Thesis that had been promised and they delivered gifts of great praise and review and returned to their institutions and spoke widely of the wondrous event. ▪

[From an original version written in 1998 — for my bride.]

The words of wise men are heard in quiet
more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
—Ecclesiastes 9:17

To the readers of these essays,
Many thanks for your interest over this last year and
all my Best Wishes for the Holiday Season
and the New Year.