mir-ror n. 1. A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form a virtual image of an object placed in front of it. 2. Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else. Also called "looking glass."
pro-fess v. 1. to affirm openly; declare or claim. 2. to make a pretense of; pretend.
re-flect v. 1. to throw or bend back (light, for example) from a surface. 2. to form an image of (an object); mirror.
A single assistant professor with a tenure-track job in the humanities, a Southern family, a 900-square-foot garret perched atop a crowded American city, and a renegade gaze aimed at books, booze, bassists, movies, making out, style sweet style, teaching, tenure, writing, and all things narcissistic.
"A negative rant fest about everything being wrong" --Anonymous, Student Evaulation
"You're going to need a super well-polished shield, a wicked sharp sword, and a nice-sized pair of cajones." --Perseus
"It's hard to explain. I just feel like she gets me, y'know?" --Woody Allen
"You only have to look at Medusa straight on to see her. And she's not deadly. She's beautiful and she's laughing." --Hélène Cixous
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