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Office Hour Style. . .


 

On campus for a full seven-and-a-half-hour day today with one thing and another,  Managed though to snap a couple of quick photos during Zoom office hours late this morning when I found a quiet spot in the library to open up my laptop, log on, and then take care of other small tasks while the Zoom window was open.  The beauty of remote office hours.  But as expected, no students turned up.  

They never did for physical office hours either pre-pandemic.

Usually, there is nary a peep from the young minds we attempt to mold unless there is some kind of problem.  Most of the time, of their own making if we are honest.  Hey, I've taught for almost 30 years.  Certain trends emerge, so I feel secure in that observation.  Not enough of us seem to take a proactive approach to life.  Yet the cultivation of just that practice would alleviate a lot of the issues that arise before they become issues.

Attire-wise, more of the usual suspects, but this was a pleasing combination today.  Especially the J. Press knit silk necktie paired with the 20-year old Land's End 'Original Oxford,' whose collar is just starting to go.  But talk about soft.  And the Panama hat of course.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. CharlottesvilleSeptember 11, 2024 at 8:23 AM

    Nice shirt & tie combo, H-U. And it's good to be reminded that Lands End once made a classic button-down with a great collar roll. I wish they would offer them again.

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