As some of you may know, I’ve been pursuing an MA in History (at Providence College) over the past few years in my spare time. During the next few weeks I’ll be both finalizing my Master’s Thesis and prepping for the Oral Comprehensive exams that are scheduled for “some time in February” (gotta love laid back academia, huh?). I’ll still be stopping by and may chime in from time to time, but priorities are on the aforementioned academic pursuits. After that, I hope to return to writing my always fascinating and insightful posts that you have all come to enjoy. ;0 So, until then, stay conservative!