The conference was physically draining. Perhaps it was driving nearly 10 hours both ways, but I’m just completely drained. But there were some quality panels, which I enjoyed. And Montréal—in terms of local food & beer—is fantastic (K8 & I both agreed that the food in Montréal was better than in Paris).
It was great to see Aníbal elected the new president of LAPIS (LASA’s Political Institutions section). And I’ve been put in charge of developing an “official” LAPIS blog, so I’m excited about that. I also got some positive feedback on publishing.
But now it’s back to the grind. I’ve a class in ten minutes that I’m barely prepared for. Then a presentation to a first-year seminar, plus a host of bureaucratic duties (as LAS program coordinator) to deal w/, followed by a college-wide faculty meeting this evening. No rest for the weary.